Momma's White Bread
INGREDIENTS 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 cups all purpose flour 3 tablespoons white sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 package active dry yeast (or 2 1/4 tsp if you buy yeast in bulk) 1/2 cup milk 1 egg, whisked 3 tablespoons butter DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. In a medium saucepan over low heat, heat 1 1/2 cups water, milk, and butter until very warm (120 to 130 degrees). Butter does not need to be completely melted. With mixer at low speed, gradually pour liquid into dry ingredients. Add whisked egg. Increase speed to medium; beat 2 minutes, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula. Beat in 3/4 cup of flour or enough to make a thick batter; continue beating for 2 minutes, occasionally scraping bowl. With a spoon, stir in enough additional flour (about 3 cups) to make a soft dough. 2. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic; about 10 minutes. Shape dough into ball and place in greased large bowl, t...