Homemade White Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water, 110 degrees
2 packages yeast
2/3 cup powdered milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
6 -7 cups flour

Preparation

In lg bowl, mix water and yeast.
Let stand until dissolved.
Add milk, butter, sugar, salt, and enough flour to make a stiff dough.
Knead on floured board until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
Place in greased bowl, turn to grease top.
Cover and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled.
Punch down; divide in half.
Shape into 2 loaves, put in greased 8 inch loaf pans.
Cover and rise until doubled.
Bake at 375* for about 35 minutes, until golden brown.