SHEPHERD'S BREAD

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Make and share this Shepherd's Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mark O.

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h57m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups hot water
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup shortening
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast (2 packages if using a 12-inch Dutch oven)
1/2 cup sugar
9 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Combine water, butter, sugar and salt.
  • Stir until butter melts; let cool to warm.
  • Stir in yeast, cover and set in a warm place until bubbly.
  • Add 5 cups of flour and beat with a wooden spoon to form a thick batter.
  • Stir in enough of the remaining flour (about 3 1/2 cups) to form a stiff dough.
  • Knead until smooth, about 10 minutes, add flour as needed.
  • Place dough in Dutch oven (well greased) and cover.
  • Set in a warm place to rise until doubled.
  • Punch down and knead on a floured board.
  • Return to Dutch oven and let rise until dough pushes up on the lid about 1/2 inch.
  • Bake covered with lid, in a 375°F oven for 12 minutes.
  • Remove lid and bake for 30-35 minutes or until loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5546.3, Fat 104.2, SaturatedFat 60.2, Cholesterol 244, Sodium 6673.8, Carbohydrate 1009.1, Fiber 34, Sugar 103.1, Protein 126.5

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