Bread En Casserole

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   In a warm large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk.

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   (Milk can be warmed gently in a sauce pan on range top or in microwave, but not to scalding or you will kill the yeast.

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   Slowly add sugar, butter, salt, stirring to dissolve.

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   Add the flour, one cup at a time, and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon.

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   The dough should be soft and sticky.

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   Lightly butter the sides and bottom of the casserole and pour the dough into it.

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   Cover casserole with a warm cloth, place in a warm place, and allow it to rise until double in size or until it reaches the top of the casserole.

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   Bake at 325 F for about 45 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped with a finger.

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    Remove from the casserole and allow to cool on a wire rack, or cool it off by placing casserole in an empty sink with drain plugged.

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    Very carefully, allow water to trickle into sink and rise very slowly.

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    Take casserole out of water before it reaches the top of the casserole.

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    Serve bread in the casserole dish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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