Easy Batter Bread

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   In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.

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   Stir sugar into yeast/water mixture, let mixture sit until tiny bubbles start to form.

3. 3

   Add butter, salt and half the flour.

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   With electric mixer on medium speed, beat batter for 2 minutes.

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   Add remaining flour, stirring by hand (or on low speed) until well blended and smooth (batter will be very thick, like a very soft dough).

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   Cover bowl with a tea towel, and let the batter rise in a warm draft free place for 30-60 minutes or until doubled.

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   Beat the batter by hand, about 25 strokes (the dough will deflate).

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   Spread batter evenly into a greased 8x3 or 9x4 inch loaf pan.

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   Smooth out the top of the loaf by patting it with your floured hand.

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    Cover pan, and let batter rise again (about 30-60 minutes) until dough has reached the top of the pan.

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    Bake in a preheated 375u00b0F oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the loaf sounds hollow when the top is lightly tapped.

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    Remove from pan.

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    For a softer crust, brush the top of the hot loaf with butter.

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    Cool on a wire rack.

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    Bread slices best when it is cooled.

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