Recipe By : White Lily Flour bag
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Yeast Breads
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 1/2 cups bread flour
Proof Yeast in water. Heat milk and butter until butter melts.
Add sugar and salt to milk. Cool to lukewarm. Blend yeast mix.,
milk mix., eggs, and vanilla. Mix in flour gradually. Beat until
smooth. Dough will be sticky. Place in greased bowl. Cover with damp towel
or plastic wrap and place in a warm place (such as in oven with pan of
hottest tap water on rack below) until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
Punch down and beat for 1 minute.
Put dough into well greased Bundt pan and rise in warm place for
about an hour. Bake in preheated 325 deg F oven for 40 to 45 min.
Remove from pan and let cool slightly. Serve warm.
For Holidays: Add 3/4 cup chopped cranberries and 1 cup chopped
pecans to dough after punching down. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped
pecans into Bundt pan before putting dough into it.
