Famous Bread

Prep: 30 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Famous Bread offers a classic, fluffy texture with a slightly crispy crust, perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or as a side for any meal. Suitable for all bread lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. yeast
  • 1 c. water
  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. shortening

Instructions

  1. Dissolve yeast in 1 cup of water.
  2. Sift together flour, salt, and sugar.
  3. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Mix and pour yeast mixture into the flour mixture.
  5. Add beaten egg and mix well.
  6. Add enough flour to form a soft dough, but do not make it too stiff.
  7. Roll out the dough and cut into circles with a cutter.
  8. Dip each circle into melted butter, coating both sides.
  9. Fold the circles over and place in a pan, touching each other.
  10. Let rise for 1 1/4 hours.
  11. Bake at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

382 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.1g 18% DV
Total Fat 25.5g 33% DV
Carbs 30.1g 11% DV
Fiber 3.4g 12% DV
Sugar 0.5g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10537.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 615.5mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 35mg 3% DV
Iron 2.4mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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