Mother'S Homemade White Bread

1. 1

   Mix in large glass 1/2 cup warm water, a dash of sugar, and the yeast.

2. 2

   In a large bowl mix honey, salt, butter and 2 cups hot water (hot enough to melt honey and butter).

3. 3

   Gradually add several cups of flour and stir together.

4. 4

   When dough is cool enough add the yeast mixture.

5. 5

   Add more flour until dough is too thick to stir.

6. 6

   Put the dough on a lightly floured board and knead enough of the remaining flour in until the dough is still elastic but not sticky.

7. 7

   Lightly grease mixing bowl and add dough; lightly grease top of dough.

8. 8

   Cover bowl with a clean dish towel and place in a warm, draft free location.

9. 9

   Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 1/4 hours.

10. 10

    Punch dough down and knead again on lightly floured surface.

11. 11

    When all of the air pockets have been kneaded out, divide dough into 2 portions, shape each portion into a loaf, and place in a lightly greased loaf pan.

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    Lightly butter the top of each loaf, cover with a towel, and allow to rise again for 1 to 1 1/4 hours.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.