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Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. butter or margarine
- 2 pkg. dry yeast (2 Tbsp.)
- 2 c. lukewarm water
- 5 to 6 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 2 tsp. salt
Method
- Melt butter.
- In large bowl, dissolve yeast in water; mix dry ingredients together and stir into yeast, adding butter.
- Knead the dough with your hands until the dough is no longer sticky, working in as much flour as needed.
- (I set aside 1/2 cup flour from the total amount and use that if needed.)
- Kneading takes about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl; cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Punch down; turn onto floured board.
- Divide and shape into 2 loaves. Place in greased pans and let rise again (to top of pans).
- Bake at 400° for 35 to 45 minutes.
- For soft crust, brush top of loaves with butter while still hot.
