Buttermilk Bread

1. 1

   Grease two 8 x 4-inch or 9 x 5-inch loaf pans.

2. 2

   Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.

3. 3

   In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and yeast; blend well.

4. 4

   In small saucepan, heat buttermilk, water and 1/2 cup margarine until very warm (120u00b0 to 130u00b0).

5. 5

   (Mixture will look curdled).

6. 6

   Add warm liquid to flour mixture.

7. 7

   Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed.

8. 8

   Stir in an additional 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour until dough pulls cleanly away from sides of bowl.

9. 9

   On floured surface, knead in 1/2 to 1 cup flour until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Place dough in greased bowl; cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel.

11. 11

    Let rise in warm place (80u00b0 to 85u00b0) until light and doubled in size, 30 to 45 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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