HIPPIE BREAD

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Mom got this recipe in the early 70's from someone at work. This is a great bread for sandwiches or even a rustic style supper. The bread is a coarse style bread - full of air holes but loaded with fresh made bread flavor. No need for a bread machine for this bread! Prep time does not include overnight rise time.

Provided by CindiJ

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 45m

Yield 3 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups unbleached flour
2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 pkg)
3 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 1/4 cups warm water (110 )

Steps:

  • In large mixing bowl, dump all ingredients together and stir until blended well.
  • Cover with a towel and lid (for weight) and let stand overnight.
  • DO NOT STIR OR KNEAD.
  • In the morning, prep 3 loaf pans by greasing well with shortening or butter. Pour batter direct from bowl into the loaf pans, dividing the dough evenly.
  • Bake immediately in pre-heated 350ยบ oven for 30 minutes. Bread is done when golden brown and when tapped lightly gives a hollowed sound.
  • Remove from pans immediately and let cool on wire rack.
  • *If mixture looks too dry you can add extra water as needed.
  • **Options - Sprinkle sesame seeds or dried onion flakes to the top of the bread if desired.
  • Freeze baked bread (wrap well and place in freezer safe bag) when completely cooled for later use. Shelf/counter life of baked bread is 3-4 days maximum.

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