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White Bread
Makes 2 Loaves
INGREDIENTS
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 package dry yeast
2 1/4 cups milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon shortening
2 teaspoons kosher salt
melted butter
METHOD
1
In a stand mixer bowl with the dough hook attached, place 2 1/2
cups of the flour and the yeast. Set to speed 1 and blend for 1 minute
until well blended.
2
In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the milk, sugar, shortening
and salt to 115 - 120°. The shortening should be just melted,
stirring constantly.
3
Add the milk mixture to the mixer bowl. Beat on speed 1 for 30
seconds, then for 3 minutes on medium speed.
4
Turn off the mixer and add the remaining flour. Mix on low for
1 minute then on medium speed for 5 minutes.
5
Turn out onto a lightly floured board and form a ball. Dough should
be smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl and cover with a
clean tea towel. Let rise until doubled, about 1 1/4 hours.
6
When doubled in size, punch down and place on a lightly floured
board. Cut dough in half and let rest 10 minutes more.
7
Grease two bread pans. Trucking sides of bread dough under to
form a smooth log, place dough into loaf pans. Brush with melted
butter and let rise again until doubled, about an hour.
8
Preheat oven to 375°.
9
Bake for 45 minutes or until done. Remove from pans and cool on
wire rack.
Recipe courtesy Marion Getz
Banana Nut Quick Bread
One great way to use your electric knife is to cut through hot,
fresh bread quickly and evenly. Here are a few homemade bread
recipes to get you started.
INGREDIENTS
3 ripe bananas
1 cup walnuts
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon banana liqueur, optional
METHOD
1
Preheat oven to 350°
2
Place nuts in a baking tray and toast for 15 minutes,
then chop coarsely.
3
In a stand mixer bowl with the flat beater attached,
place the bananas, nuts and shortening. Cream until smooth
on medium speed.
4
Add all remaining ingredients and mix on speed 1 just until blended,
about 30 seconds.
5
Spray two 8-inch bread pans with nonstick spray, (or you may use
a Wolfgang Puck 2-quart saucepan). Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake for 55 - 60 minutes or until cooked through.
6
Cool slightly. Remove from pan. Allow to cool fully before slicing.
Recipe courtesy Marion Getz
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