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Sprinkle yeast into very warm water; stir in 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar.
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Stir until dissolved and let double in volume. Combine remaining sugar, milk, margarine and salt; heat just until margarine melts.
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Pour into a large bowl; cool to lukewarm.
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Stir in yeast.
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Gradually stir in enough flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a floured surface.
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Knead until smooth and elastic, adding flour as needed.
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Place in a greased bowl.
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Turn to bring greased side up.
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Cover and set in a warm, draft free place to rise to double in bulk.
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Punch down.
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Knead a few times, cut in half.
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Let rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
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Shape into 2 loaves. Place in 2 greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch pans.
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Cover and let rise again. Bake at 400u00b0 for 40 minutes or until loaves are lightly browned and sound hollow when tapped.
