Cool Rise White Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 1/2 to 6 1/2 c. flour (instant blending or regular)
1/2 c. warm water
2 pkg. or cakes yeast (active dry or compressed)
1 3/4 c. warm water
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
3 Tbsp. margarine
cooking oil

Preparation

Rinse a large bowl with warm water before using (water should be warm on wrist).
Sprinkle yeast into 1/2 cup warm water in bowl until dissolved.
Add milk, sugar, salt and margarine.
Stir in 2 cups of flour and beat with rotary beater until smooth (1 minute). Add remaining flour to make a soft dough which leaves sides of bowl.
Turn out on a floured board and knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 to 10 minutes).
Cover with plastic wrap, then a towel and let rest for 20 minutes.
Punch down.
Divide in half. Roll with a rolling pin each portion to an 8 x 12-inch rectangle. Roll longways towards you, sealing in the sides.
Place in 2 greased loaf pans (8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 5/8-inch).
Brush dough with oil.
Cover pans with wax paper for 2 to 24 hours in refrigerator. Let stand 10 minutes at room temperature.
Punch air bubbles.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 30 to 40 minutes.
Remove and brush with butter.