Simple White Bread recipe

2 servings

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast

2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 tablespoons white sugar

1 tablespoon salt

8 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon butter, melted

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.

Add remaining water, dry milk, oil, sugar, salt, and 3 cups of flour; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes, or until smooth.

Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.

Knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease surface.

Cover the bowl with a damp cloth.

Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Punch the dough down, and divide in half.

Shape into loaves.

Place in two greased 9 X 5 x 3 inch loaf pans.

Grease the tops of the loaves, and cover with a damp cloth.

Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Remove bread from pans to cool on wire racks.

Brush with melted butter or margarine.