Basic White Bread By James Beard, Chef & Cook

Directions

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   1 pk Yeast -- active, dry 1/4 c Water -- warm (110-115 degs) 2 ts Sugar 1 c Milk 3 ts Salt 3 tb Butter 3 3/4 c Flour -- All-purpose -----EGG

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   James Beard's Basic White Bread Makes 1 large loaf or 2 small loaves * Making basic white bread dough * In a small bowl mix the yeast and th

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   add the sugar, stir well, and set aside until proofed

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   It is proofed when fermentation is apparent: the mixture will swell and small bubbles appear on the surface

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   If it doesn't proof at all, it means the yeast is not fresh.) In a small saucepan heat the milk with the salt and stir in the butter until i

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   Set aside to cool until it is no warmer than the yeast mixture

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   Put 2 cups of the flour in a large mixing bowl and stir in the milk mixture

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   Beat well with a wooden spatula, add the yeast mixture, and continue beating the dough until it is smooth, adding an additional cup of flour