NAUVOO BREAD

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Old fashioned bread--the easier way to make. Given out by the reps in the Nauvoo life visiting center.

Provided by Alle Meine Entchen

Categories Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

5 cups hot water
1/2 cup potato flakes
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup powdered milk
2 tablespoons salt
1/2 cup oil or 1/2 cup shortening
2 tablespoons yeast
10 -14 cups flour

Steps:

Combine hot water, shortening, potato flakes, powdered milk, sugar.
Stir to dissolve shortening, if using shortening instead of oil.
When temperature is tepid, add yeast.
Mix in 5 cups flour and the salt.
Stir to a smooth sponge.
Add flour to make a smooth and elastic dough.
Let rise until double (about 45 minutes).
Punch down and let rise again.
Shape into loaves let rise.
Bake in 375°F oven for about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2229.8, Fat 52.2, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 41.4, Sodium 4837.9, Carbohydrate 377.1, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 51.1, Protein 58