Homemade bread

 https://www.iheartnaptime.net/homemade-bread/#recipe

Proofing yeast

• 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
•  1/2 Tablespoon granulated sugar
•  2 cups warm water , 105°F

Bread

• 1/4 cup melted butter , plus 1 Tablespoon for brushing on top
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Kosher salt
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 5-7 cups bread flour , or all-purpose
• 1 Tablespoon shortening , or butter 
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  • Proofing the Yeast: place the yeast and sugar in a small bowl. Pour the warm water over the yeast mixture and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, or until nice and bubbly. If it doesn't foam, restart. The water was either too hot or the yeast was not fresh.
  • Combine: In a large mixing bow, combine melted butter, sugar, evaporated milk and salt. When your yeast mixture is bubbly then add in and mix just until combined.
  • Knead: Using a stand mixer, put on your bread hook and then pour in 3 cups of flour. Then add in 1 cup of flour at a time and mix. When you get to 6 cups of flour in the bowl, add in 1/2 cup more of flour at a time until the dough is no longer sticking to the sides. You’ll know it’s ready when your fingers no longer stick to the dough. You can knead by hand if needed.
  • Rise: Cover the ball of dough and sides of the bowl with shortening or butter and cover the bowl with a warm towel. Set by the window and allow it it rise for an hour, or until doubled. When it has risen over the bowl, punch it down and place on a floured surface.
  • Roll: Knead the dough for 2-3 minutes. Cut dough into two pieces and roll them out into a rectangle. Roll the dough up and tuck the ends under. Then place into 2 greased bread pans.
  • Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F and place the rack in the middle. Let the bread loaves rise in the pan about 30 minutes. When it looks like a good loaf of bread, place them in a preheated oven and cook for 25-35 minutes. If the tops are browning too fast, place a piece of foil on top.
  • Serve: When the bread is done, coat the top with butter and remove onto a cooling rack. Slice once slightly cooled. Enjoy with butter and jam.
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