fluffy white bread

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Recipe by
Christi Cook
Harbor Beach, MI

I got the base of this recipe from some Amish friends and added my own touch.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 3 Hr 30 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For fluffy white bread

  • 2 1/4 tsp
    active dry yeast
  • 1/2 c
    warm water
  • 1/3 c
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    warm water
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp
    melted shortening
  • 6-7 c
    all-purpose unbleached flour
  • 5 tsp
    vital wheat gluten

How To Make fluffy white bread

  • 1
    Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.
  • 2
    In large bowl, combine sugar, salt, water, and shortening. Add yeast mixture. Gradually add 6 cups of the flour, (add gluten mixed with the flour)to form a soft dough. Spray your hands with oil to keep bread from sticking. Turn onto floured surface and knead until smooth. It can seem a bit gooey sometimes depending on humidity. It's ok to save the 7th cup to sprinkle on the cutting board and the dough to make a nice ball.
  • 3
    Place in greased bowl. Cover and let rise about 2 hrs. (Note: I've learned that if you don't have a warm oven handy you can place the dough (covered) in a sun beam on your counter. I've, also, used the non-stick foil to cover it with success. If you use plastic wrap, make sure to spray it with no-stick spray.
  • 4
    After it has risen, punch down. (You can tell it is ready if you gently put your fingers into the dough and the marks remain.)Divide into 2 portions and form loaves.Place in greased bread pans. Prick tops with a fork. Let rise until higher than pans (about 2 hrs.)
  • 5
    Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Butter tops of loaves. (You can, also, drizzle lightly with honey and then butter.) Place pans on side until loosened. Remove bread and cool completely.

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