Nanny'S Homemade Bread

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Ingredients

  • 3 pkg. yeast
  • 2 c. warm water
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 4 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. instant potatoes
  • 2 to 3 c. water (cold)

Instructions

  1. Mix yeast, warm water and 1/2 cup sugar in a small bowl.
  2. In another bowl, add salt, 1 cup sugar, instant potatoes and cold water to make a thin mixture.
  3. In a large bowl, take flour and blend in shortening well.
  4. Add both liquid mixtures to flour.
  5. Let rise to double size.
  6. Work down using liquid shortening to keep hands wet.
  7. Pinch off balls about 2-inches in diameter to make rolls or divide out in bread pans to make loaves.
  8. Put in greased pans.
  9. Let rise again.
  10. Bake at 350° approximately 45 minutes or until brown.
  11. Brush on melted butter immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

504 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.8g 22% DV
Total Fat 30.7g 39% DV
Carbs 47g 17% DV
Fiber 4.9g 18% DV
Sugar 0.5g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10539.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1051.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 15.5mg 17% DV
Calcium 40.3mg 3% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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