Simple Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Measure water into large mixing bowl. Sprinkle yeast over water. Add dry milk, sugar, salt, oil and about 3 1/2 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 stiff dough. Toss dough on floured surface. Knead until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Divide in half. Using a rolling pin, shape dough into a 6 x 12-inch rectangle. Seal edges and ends. Place seam side down into greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from pans. Brush with butter. Cool on racks. Makes 2 loaves.