Blue Ribbon White Bread

Ingredients

• 2 packages active dry yeast
• 2 cups warm water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 7-8 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine yeast, water, sugar, salt, and butter.
2. Add 4 cups of the flour and mix until combined.
3. Add the remaining flour 1 cup at a time. Mix until dough is smooth and elastic.
4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes.
5. Shape the dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough.
6. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
7. Punch down the dough and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough in half.
8. Shape each half into a loaf and place in two greased 9x5 inch loaf pans.
9. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
10. Preheat oven to 375°F.
11. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
12. Remove from oven and let cool before slicing.

Interesting Facts

• This recipe is a Blue Ribbon Winner from the National Bread Festival.
• White bread is a type of bread made with refined wheat flour.
• White bread has a mild, sweet flavor and light texture.