Monday, May 19, 2008

Scrumptious Yeast Bread

This is our family's favorite yeast bread recipe. It has won 1st in several competitions! I hope you enjoy it!

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2/3 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lard
  • 1 tablespoon yeast
  • 4 2/3 - 5 1/3 cup flour

Pour scalding milk over shortening, sugar, and salt: cool. Soak yeast in warm water; add to lukewarm milk mixture. Work in flour; let rise until double. Work down; let rise again. Shape into loaves. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes. Makes 2 regular sized loaves.

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