Homemade Yeast Loaves Recipe

Name: Homemade Yeast Loaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1 cup scalded milk; 1 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0); 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 1/2 tablespoons shortening; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 6 to 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Butter or margarine, melted

Servings: persons

2 packages dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1 cup scalded milk
1 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/2 tablespoons shortening
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
6 to 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Butter or margarine, melted

1
Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water, stirring well; let stand 10 minutes or until bubbly.
2
Let milk cool to 105u00b0 to 115u00b0 in a large bowl; add warm water, sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, shortening, and salt, stirring well. Add dissolved yeast; stir well. Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough. Cover and let stand 15 minutes.
3
Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85u00b0), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
4
Punch dough down; turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half, shaping each into a smooth ball. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
5
Shape each portion into a loaf; place in 2 greased 9- x 5- x 3-inch loaf pans. Brush tops of loaves with butter. Cover; repeat rising procedure 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 450u00b0 for 10 minutes; reduce heat to 350u00b0. Bake 30 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped. Remove from pans immediately; cool on wire racks.

650

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1 cup scalded milk, 1 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0), and more.

Yes, Homemade Yeast Loaves falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Homemade Yeast Loaves

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