Simple Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. warm water
2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 c. instant, nonfat, dry milk
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
1/3 c. cooking oil or shortening
7 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

Preparation

Measure water into large mixer bowl. Sprinkle yeast over 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 of mixer. By hand gradually add remaining flour to form a very stiff dough. Toss dough on floured surface until no longer sticky. Knead until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Divide in half. Using a rolling pin, shape dough into a 12 x 6-inch rectangle. Roll up tightly, starting with 6-inch side. Seal edges and end. Place seam side down in well-greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch pans. Cover. Let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from pans immediately. Brush with butter. Cool on wire rack.