BEST OF SHOW WHITE BREAD

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Provided by Family Favorites

Time 4h40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

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2 pkg dry yeast, 1/4 oz. each
1/2 c water (to dissolve yeast)
1/3 c sugar
2 tsp salt
2 c water
2 1/2 Tbsp butter (for dough)
6 1/4-61/2 c all purpose or bread flour
4 Tbsp butter (used when bread comes out of oven)

Steps:

1. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 c. warm water.
2. In large bowl, combine sugar, salt, 2 cups water and 2 1/2 T. butter. Stir in yeast mixture.
3. Gradually add flour to form a soft dough.
4. Turn onto floured surface and knead until smooth.
5. Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise for approx. 2 hours.
6. Punch down and divide in 2 and form loaves.
7. Place in 9x5 greased pans. Let rise until dough rises above pan. About 2 hours.
8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. Rub butter on top of loaves. Remove bread from pans and cool on wire racks.