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Basic White Bread
2 packages active dry yeast | 3 tablespoons sugar |
21⁄2 cups warm water | 2 teaspoons salt |
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, | 6 to 7 cups |
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Using dough hooks, in large mixing bowl combine yeast and 1⁄2 cup of warm water. Knead (6) until dissolved. Add remaining warm water, butter, sugar, and salt. Add 6 cups of flour and Knead (6) until blended. Add enough of remaining flour and continue to knead until dough forms a smooth ball that is slightly sticky to the touch. Place dough in large, greased bowl. Cover and let rise until double in size, about 1 hour. Punch dough down, divide in half, and shape into loaves. Place loaves into two
100% Whole Wheat Bread
2 packages active dry yeast | 1 teaspoon salt |
2 cups warm water | 1 egg |
1⁄3 cup vegetable oil | 6 to 7 cups whole wheat flour |
1⁄3 cup honey |
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In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water and let stand 5 to 10 minutes or until foamy. Stir to mix, then add oil, honey, salt, and egg. Add 3 cups of the flour and, using dough hooks, Knead (6) for about 1 minute. Let stand about 20 minutes until bubbly and starting to rise. Add 3 more cups flour and Knead (6) until mixed. Add enough of remaining flour and Knead (6) until dough forms a smooth ball that is slightly sticky to the touch. Place dough in large, greased bowl. Cover and let rise 30 minutes or until double. Punch down and let rise 1 hour. Punch down. Divide into two pieces and shape into loaves. Let rise 30 minutes or until double. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes.
Honey Wheat Bread
2 packages active dry yeast | 1⁄4 cup honey | |
1⁄2 | cup warm water | 2 teaspoons salt |
13⁄4 cups milk | 3 cups whole wheat flour | |
1⁄4 | cup butter or margarine, melted | 2 to 3 cups |
In a large mixing bowl, combine yeast and water. Stir until dissolved. Add milk, butter, honey, and salt. Stir until mixed. Add whole wheat flour and 2 cups of
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