MILK-AND-HONEY WHITE BREAD

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My dad has been a wheat farmer all his life and my state is the wheat capital, so this recipe represents my region and my family well. This bread never lasts too long at our house. -Kathy McCreary, Goddard, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2-1/2 cups warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
8 to 8-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add honey, butter, salt and 5 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down and shape into 2 loaves. Place in greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.