BREADS
COUNTRY FAIR BREAD
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 packs yeast softened in ½ cup warm water
- 1/3 cup sugar
- ½ cup shortening
- 4 tsp salt
- 2 cups hot scalded milk
- 1/3 cup cold water
- 4 beaten eggs
- 9 to 10 cups all-purpose flour
- melted butter
DIRECTIONS:
- Combine sugar,shortening,salt and milk; stir to melt shortening
- Add water and cool to luke warm; stir in eggs and yeast mixture
- Gradually add flour to form a stiff dough
- Knead until smooth and satin and place in a greased bowl and cover
- Let rise in a warm place until doubled
- Divide dough and place in (4)- 9x5x3 inch loaf pans
- Let rise 1½ hours
- Bake at 350ºF for 35 minutes
- While hot, brush with melted butter
- Remove from pans and cool on wire rack
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