12.20.2009

White Bread

2-1/2 c warm water
4-1/2 tsp (or 2 pkg) active dry yeast
4 TB butter flavored Crisco
2 tsp salt
4 TB sugar
2 c organic wheat flour
4 c organic white flour
  1. Dissolve yeast in water
  2. Add crisco, salt, sugar, and 1/2 of the flour to yeast
  3. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed in mixer
  4. Add remaining flour, blend until incorporated.
  5. Cover with cloth, let rise in warm place until double, about 30 minutes
  6. Stir down batter. Spread in a greased loaf pan.
  7. Let rise again in warm place, about 30 minutes
  8. Heat oven to 375F. Bake 45-50 minutes
  9. Place on cooling rack
Makes 2 loaves