White Bread

1. 1

   Melt butter.

2. 2

   In large bowl, dissolve yeast in water; mix dry ingredients together and stir into yeast, adding butter.

3. 3

   Knead the dough with your hands until the dough is no longer sticky, working in as much flour as needed.

4. 4

   (I set aside 1/2 cup flour from the total amount and use that if needed.)

5. 5

   Kneading takes about 5 to 8 minutes.

6. 6

   Place in a greased bowl; cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

7. 7

   Punch down; turn onto floured board.

8. 8

   Divide and shape into 2 loaves. Place in greased pans and let rise again (to top of pans).

9. 9

   Bake at 400u00b0 for 35 to 45 minutes.

10. 10

    For soft crust, brush top of loaves with butter while still hot.

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