Bread In A Bag

1. 1

   Combine 1 cup flour, undissolved yeast, sugar, dry milk, and salt in a 1-gallon, heavy duty freezer bag with zipper-lock.

2. 2

   Squeeze upper part of bag to force out air.

3. 3

   Shake and work bag with fingers to blend ingredients.

4. 4

   Heat water and vegetable oil until very warm (120 F to 130 F); add to flour mixture.

5. 5

   Reseal bag; mix thoroughly by working bag with fingers.

6. 6

   Gradually add enough remaining flour to make a stiff batter that pulls away from the bag.

7. 7

   Remove dough from bag; knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Cover; let rest 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Roll dough to 12 x 7-inch rectangle.

10. 10

    Beginning from short end, roll up tightly as for jelly roll.

11. 11

    Pinch seam and ends to seal.

12. 12

    Place in greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan.

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    Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

14. 14

    Bake at 375 F for 30 to 35 minutes or until done.

15. 15

    Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.

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