No Fail Homemade Bread
This no-fail homemade bread offers a classic, hearty flavor with a soft, crusty exterior. Perfect for beginners and bread enthusiasts alike, it yields warm, freshly baked loaves suitable for sandwiches or simply enjoyed with butter. Its reliable rise and tender crumb make it a staple for any bread lover.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Scald together milk, sugar, and shortening in a saucepan.
- Remove from heat and add 2 cups water and salt; let cool slightly.
- Mix 1 package dry yeast with 2/3 cup warm milk mixture and let stand until foamy.
- Stir the yeast mixture into the remaining milk mixture.
- Gradually add remaining flour, 2 cups at a time, mixing well.
- Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise until it doubles in size.
- Punch down the dough and let it rise again.
- Work the dough into rolls or loaves and place in greased pans.
- Bake for 30 minutes at 400°F, then 30 minutes at 350°F until golden brown.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
485
kcal
24% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).