Well-Seasoned Cookbook

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Miracle White Bread

Immanual Church Cookbook, Alliance NE

Directions:

Combine in a large mixing bowl:

3 Tbsp. yeast

2 cups warm water

1/4 c. sugar

1 tsp. salt

1 cup flour

Beat with mixer until smooth. Cover; let stand in warm place 15 minutes.

To this mixture add:

2 1/2 cups warm water  

1/2 cup dry milk

1/4 cup sugar

4 tsp. salt

4 cups flour

6 Tbsp. shortening

Beat 2 minutes with mixer. Gradually stir in about 3 1/2 cups flour to make a stiff dough. Form into a smooth ball on well-floured surface. Cover with bowl. Let rest 10 minutes. Knead dough well and let rest 10 minutes. Shape into 2 loaves. Place in well-greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pans. Cover; let rise in warm place 45-60 minutes. Bake at 375 for 35 to 40 minutes.