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Farmer's Bread

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"A big loaf of this simple white bread will satisfy the most hungry farmer. City folks will love it too!"
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 30 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 3 pound loaf

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup butter, chilled and diced

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of flour and salt. Cut in the butter and stir in the yeast mixture. Beat in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Butter a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
  4. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Form the dough into a large oval loaf. Place onto the prepared pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes. When the loaf is risen, cut a 1/2 inch deep cross onto the top of it. Brush the top with water before baking.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until bottom of loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by CLAIREUK
As a first time bread maker I found this recipe very easy to use. The bread was wonderful -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by Amanda Fetters
This bread was yummy, but not as wonderful as I was expecting. It was my first time making... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by DIXIEEDARLIN
This bread was very easy to make! I have been making my own bread for some time now....and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2003 by JEDIMKIP
I tried it only once as just gifts and everybody offered to actually buy it from me!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by SANDYKOOT
This was my first project, and I'm a novice bread-maker...I found the recipe simple, easy to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by SWEET69GAMES
WONDERFUL! My family loved this bread, from the 2yr old to my husband. It was much easier... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by NATH
It is the time I bake bread. This one is super. I can't wait to Mom taste it! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2007 by cowboysmama
This is an easy recipe, with guananteed results. I do add 2 tsp. sugar, and melt the butter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2005 by cherrychocolate
Texture-wise, its wonderful! With a crisp crust and fluffy inside. But like others mentioned,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2004 by TERRI2337
This recipe made a fabulous loaf of bread! The texture was light and fluffy, and it rose... MORE


 
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