Perfect White Bread Recipe
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Perfect White Bread

By: Donna  
"A perfectly simple and perfectly good white bread."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 2 - 9x5 inch loaves
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk, scalded
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 6 cups bread flour

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, heat milk until it bubbles. Remove from heat and add the sugar, salt and shortening. Cool to lukewarm. While milk mixture is cooling, dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand until creamy.
  2. Combine cooled milk mixture with yeast and water in a large mixing bowl. Stir in 2 cups of the flour, then add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to make a moderately stiff dough. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and turn to coat the dough. Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until the dough has doubled in volume (about 1 1/4 hours).
  3. Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans. Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into 2 balls, cover and let rest 10 minutes. Shape dough into 2 loaves and place in pans; let rise until doubled (about 1 hour). Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until the top is golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 115 | Total Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 1mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2006 by chabely_k 
Highly recommend this recipe. When making the dough, please do as instructed and let your... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2004 by BRAINFEVER 
No exagerration- this is the BEST bread I've ever had in my life. It beats the loaves I had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by JANET-H 
THIS RECIPE IN MY OPINION SHOULD BE COOKED AT A LOWER TEMP. OR FOR LESS TIME AT 400 DEGREES MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2008 by Luey 
This is essentially the recipe my mom always made when I was small, and the one I've gone back... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2006 by Oleannder 
Unlike some of the other white bread recipies I have found, this one was fantastic. I found... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2008 by Alli G. 
Simply amazing! I cooked the loafs for 35 minutes at 375 degrees. The recipe doesn't need to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by ThatHippy 
This bread is delicious. Tastes a lot like french bread. I halve the ingredients and use it in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2007 by BILLIEBCC 
Very good, nice light loaves. This was one of the best recipes I've made. I've been baking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2006 by WAMMER25 
This wasn't the best bread I've ever made. I couldn't find my regular recipe and decided to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2005 by KEZ 
There's only one problem with this bread I can't stop eating it ! Great recipe thanks. MORE

 
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