Home-Style Yeast Bread

Total Time Prep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 30 min.
Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each)
Test Kitchen Approved
Everyone likes the tender texture and slightly sweet taste of this homemade bread. When I'm in the mood to bake, I usually double the recipe and share loaves with friends. The dough also makes lovely rolls. -Launa Shoemaker, Landrum, South Carolina

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 6 to 7 cups bread flour

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, butter, salt, eggs and 4 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.
  2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  3. Punch dough down; turn onto a floured surface. Divide in half. Shape into loaves and place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  4. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 118 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Everyone likes the tender texture and slightly sweet taste of this homemade bread. When I'm in the mood to bake, I usually double the recipe and share loaves with friends. The dough also makes lovely rolls. -Launa Shoemaker, Landrum, South Carolina
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