Homemade Bread
From Julie. 9 ingredients
Ingredients
- Mix together:
- 5 c. hot water
- 1/2 c. oil
- 1/2 c. honey
- 2 T. salt
- Add, and mix until smooth:
- 4 c. flour
- 4 T. gluten (optional)
- 2 eggs
- 4 T. yeast
- Add, and knead in:
- 8 - 10 c. flour
Directions
- Knead until smooth (“like a baby’s bottom”, my mom always said). Let rise in bowl, about 2 hours. Punch down, and let rise again. Punch down again, and shape into loaves. Place in greased loaf pans. Let rise. Bake at 350 degrees, 25 – 30 minutes.
Notes
Marked in the cookbook's favorites list as a favorite of Kelsey, Bronwen and Emma. Julie's mom always said to knead it until smooth "like a baby's bottom". Listed in the cookbook index as "Homemade bread". From the family cookbook “Our Favorite Recipes”.