How Do You Make A Basic Yeast Bread?
This is a basic and very adaptable bread recipe. Time required includes rising and baking. Actual hands-on time is approximately 25 minutes. Time Required: 3 hours Here’s How: • In a large bowl dissolve 2 packages of active dry yeast in 3/4 cup of warm water (110 degrees F.). • Stir in 2 cups of scalded and cooled milk, 2 to 3 tablespoons of sugar, 3 tablespoons of shortening, and 1 tablespoon of salt. • Add 4 cups of all-purpose flour; beat well. • Stir in from 3 to 4 cups of all-purpose flour. Start with the smaller amount of flour and incorporate more as needed. The dough should not be too dry, but it should not be too sticky to handle. • Remove the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead for about 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. To keep the dough from sticking, continue lightly dusting the work surface with flour as you knead. • Place kneaded dough into a bowl greased with butter; turn over so the dough is greased-side up. • Cover the bowl with a clean towel and
