Simple White Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. warm water
2 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. instant nonfat dry milk
7 to 7 1/2 c. flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
1/3 c. cooking oil

Preparation

Measure water into a large mixing bowl.
Sprinkle yeast over the water.
Add dry milk, sugar, salt, oil and about 3 1/4 cups flour to make a thick batter.
Blend well.
Beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
By hand, gradually add remaining flour to form a very stiff dough.
Toss dough on a floured board until it's no longer sticky.
Knead until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
Divide in half.
Roll dough to a 12 x 6-inch rectangle.
Roll up tightly with 6-inch side.
Seal the edges and ends.
Place seams down in 2 greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pans.
Cover and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.
Remove from pans immediately.
Brush with butter.