Down East White Bread

"This recipe came out of a Maine cookbook that has been around for years. You will have three delicious loaves of bread. It makes nice sandwiches and toast. I have tried other white breads but keep going back to this one."
 
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Ready In:
3hrs 30mins
Ingredients:
9
Yields:
3 loaves
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ingredients

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directions

  • Using a large bowl,mix the first three ingredients together and allow to set for 10 minutes.
  • Add the remaining 3 cups water, oil, egg, sugar, and salt; mix well.
  • Then add 3 cups of the flour and mix well so the mixture will be smooth.
  • Then add 3 cups more of the flour, stirring again till smooth.
  • Keep on adding the flour until the dough is fairly stiff.
  • Knead 100 times.
  • Put into a greased bowl and cover to let rise till double.
  • Punch down and rise again till doubled in size.
  • Turn onto a lightly floured board and punch down and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Knead for about 3 minutes and divide dough in thirds.
  • Make each third into a loaf and place in greased bread pan.
  • Rise till almost double.
  • Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes; lower the heat to 325 degees and bake for about 25 minutes longer.
  • If they get too brown, put foil on top.
  • Take out of pans and put on racks with a clean dish towel over the top.

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