White Bread in the Bosch

makes 2 loaves (I double it and make 4 very large loaves)http://www.afoodiestaysfit.com/2011/01/my-moms-famous-white-bread/

1) Add the following ingredients to Bosch or large mixer and mix for 2 minutes.

• 1.5 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 2.5 cups bread flour
• 3 cups quite warm water

2) Then add:

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
• 1 .5 tablespoons salt

Mix for 4 more minutes.

3) Then start to add more bread flour, 1 cup at a time, usually 4-5 cups more.

4) Mix for 5 more minutes. The dough should clean the bowl and feel a little stiff.

5) Turn the dough out onto the counter and knead for a couple of minutes by hand until a ball forms.

6) Place into a large greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled, 45-90 minutes.

7) Form into 2 loaves and place in greased pans. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until they are barely above the top of the pan, around 30 minutes.

8 ) Bake at ~350 degrees for about 33 minutes.

Mom’s Hints:

• I sometimes substitute whole wheat flour for part of the flour
• I use Lehi Roller Mills Turkey brand flour. It is made for bread.
• I use the top of my canner to let the bread rise. It needs a very large bowl or pan.
• I use 1 ½ pound pans. They are larger than the regular pans.
• I like to braid the dough when I put it in the pans because they look nice and the air bubbles are gone.