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Basic White Bread Recipe

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1 Tbsp. yeast
2 1/2 c. water
7 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened to room temperature
Directions:
Directions:
To make in a food processor: Fit processor with dough blade. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Into work bowl, add flour, salt, sugar, and butter. Process 60 seconds. Slowly add dissolved yeast, then 2 cups cold water. Continue processing for approximately 90 seconds. Place dough into a large bowl that has been oiled. Cover with dry cloth and let rise approximately 1 hour or until doubled in size. Grease two 9x5 inch bread pans. Divide dough in half and roll out each half into a rectangle. Roll dough and crimp edges. Place in prepared bread pans. Let rise 1 hour or until doubled in size. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately turn bread onto cooling rack. Cool bread on its side to keep shape.

To make in a regular mixer: Pour 2 cups warm water into mixing bowl. Sprinkle yeast over top and mix to dissolve. Add sugar, salt, and butter. Mix in 3 cups flour until dough is smooth. Add remaining flour, 1 cup at a time. Mix until smooth. Proceed as directed above.
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