SHORTCUT BREAD MIX

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Versatile is the word for this terrific time-saving mix from Lois Fleming of Monroeville, Pennsylvania. It's the basis for a dough that can be baked into a tender loaf of lightly sweet bread or shaped into 18 delicious dinner rolls. It's also used to make the other two tasty recipes on this page.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 10

BREAD MIX:
5 pounds all-purpose flour
2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1 cup sugar
7-1/2 teaspoons salt
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR BASIC LOAF:
1 package (1/4 ounces) quick-rise yeast
1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine bread mix ingredients with a wire whisk. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 20 cups (enough to make about 5 basic loaves or Cinnamon Nut Loaves or 10 Homemade Pizza crusts). , To prepare a basic loaf: In a bowl, combine 1 cup bread mix and yeast. Add water, egg and butter; beat until smooth. Stir in 2-1/2 to 3 cups additional bread mix to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape into a loaf; place in a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Place a heat-proof bowl on work surface; fill half full with boiling water. Cover bowl with a baking sheet. , Place loaf pan on baking sheets; cover and let rise for 20 minutes. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when lightly tapped. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.

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