Soft White Bread Recipe: Makes 2 loaves
Ingredients
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1/2 cup shortening (melted)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 2 packages dry yeast
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
Method
In a bowl add lukewarm water. Sprinkle yeast on top and set aside. Add buttermilk to a saucepan and heat to lukewarm. Add buttermilk and melted shortening to yeast. Blend together. Add dry ingredients. Place onto a floured surface. Knead for 8 - 10 minutes. Place dough into a oiled bowl. Turn dough to cover all sides with oil. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap till double. Punch down gently. Cut dough in half. Place into 2 loaf pans. Cover and allow to rise again. Bake at 400 F for 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.