White Bread Plus

1. 1

   In a large mixer bowl, mix together 3 1/4 cups flour, sugar, salt, yeast, water and shortening.

2. 2

   Shortening need not be melted.

3. 3

   Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally.

4. 4

   Add egg and 1 cup flour.

5. 5

   Beat 1/2 minute at low speed.

6. 6

   Then at high speed 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 cups of flour until mixture starts to roll away from side of bowl. Turn out to lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).

8. 8

   Return to large clean oiled bowl and let rise approximately 1 hour, covered.

9. 9

   Should double in size. Punch down and make bread pan size loaves and place in greased bread pans, let rise 1 hour or doubled.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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