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 1/4 Tbsp. salt
1/3 c. cooking oil or shortening
7 to 7 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Measure water into large mixer bowl. Sprinkle yeast over water.
Add dry milk, sugar, salt, oil and about 3 1/4 cups of 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.
May need to add more flour.