Easy White Bread

1. 1

   Blend dry ingredients, rub in shortening. Add warm water (40u00b0C, 105u00b0F), mix until smooth.

2. 2

   Cover with moist cloth, stand in warm place 30 - 40 minutes.

3. 3

   Knock down, knead lightly. Cut to size required, cover with moist cloth, stand for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Knead well, mould to the required shape. Place in greased tin or on greased tray.

5. 5

   Cover wtih a damp cloth and let the bread rise in a draft-free place until 2 - 3 times its original size. Brush lightly with milk, beated egg or shortening.

6. 6

   Bake in oven (230u00b0C, 450u00b0F) until loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

7. 7

   NORMAL BAKING TIMES: White bread 25-30 minutes.

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   Usually, at 25 minutes, I take the bread out of the tins and return the bread to the oven for a further 5 minutes This browns the bread nicely, all over.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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