Bake Batter Bread

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==Description==
Here's an easy bread to make, especially for novice bakers. No kneading is involved for this homey bread slightly coarse textured yeast bread.
==Ingredients==
* 2½ cups flour
* 2 tablespoons sugar
* 1 package active dry yeast, 2¼ teaspoons
* 1 cup milk
* 2 tablespoons shortening
* 1 egg
==Directions==
# Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
# Heat milk and shortening together over low heat until warm. The shortening does not need to melt.
# Add egg to flour mixture.
# Stir in milk mixture.
# Beat very hard for 300 strokes or use a heavy-duty mixer. The batter should leave the sides of the bowl.
# Scrape batter down from side of bowl and cover.
# Let rise in a warm place (80 °F to 85 °F) until double, about 45 minutes.
# Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
# Stir batter down and pour into greased loaf pan.
# Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
# Preheat oven to 350 °F.
# Place bread into oven and bake about 40 minutes. The bread will sound hollow when tapped when it is finished baking.
# Remove bread from pan and let cool on baking rack.
# Makes about 18 slices.
== Things You'll Need ==
* measuring cups and spoons
* mixing bowls
* spoon
* mixer, optional
* loaf pan
* cooling rack
== Sources and Citations ==
* Breads, Cakes and Pies in Family Meals: A Guide for Consumers, USDA, 1979.
Category:Bread Recipes