Ingredients
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1
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1
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1/2
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1
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1/2
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1/2
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1 1/2
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2
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8
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Directions
White Bread Plus,My first bread recipe (from a 50’s version of Joy of Cooking)and still my favorite. The family won’t let me in to holiday gatherings without an ample supply (like half a loaf per person!),Do you use regular ap flour or bread flour?,This is my favorite white bread. Sometime I roll each loaf flat, put butter, sugar, and cinnamon on top and roll it up. Drizzle with glaze and YUM!
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Steps
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1
Done
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Combine Yeast, 1/2 C Water (105-115 Degrees) and 1 T. Sugar in Bowl and Allow to Proof. (until Foamy, Approximately 5 Minutes, or About 10 For Standard Yeast.). |
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2
Done
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Add Egg, Melted (but not Hot) Lard, Salt and Remaining Sugar and Water (105-115 Degrees). |
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3
Done
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Add 4 Cups Flour and Beat (with a Spoon or Mixer) For One Minute. Stir in Remaining Flour One Cup at a Time, Until Dough Pulls Away from the Sides of the Bowl and Can Be Handled. |
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4
Done
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Turn Out on a Floured Surface and Knead Until Dough Is Smooth and Pliable, About 10 Minutes . |
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5
Done
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Shape Into a Ball and Place Into a Greased Mixing Bowl. |
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6
Done
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Turn Dough Over So Greased Side Is on Top, Cover With a Tea Towel and Allow to Rise in a Warm Place Until Doubled in Size. |
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7
Done
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(approx. 1-1 1/2 Hours For Rapid Rise Yeast, 2 Hours or So For Standard Yeast.) Punch Dough Down, Turn It Over in the Bowl, and Allow to Rise Again Until Almost Doubled in Size. |
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8
Done
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Punch Down and Shape Into 3 Large Loaves, or (i Prefer) 4 Braided Loaves. |
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9
Done
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(cut Dough Into 12 Equal Pieces, Roll Each Into a Long Rope and Braid Them Into 4 Loaves.) Allow Loaves to Rise. |
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10
Done
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Brush With Egg Wash (1 Egg, 1 T. Sugar, 1 T. Water) or Milk, If Desired, and Sprinkle With Aunt Jane's Salt. |
