Simple White Bread

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)


Ingredients:
2 pkgs. (1/4 oz. each) active dry yeast
2 1/2 c. warm water (110-115 degrees)
1/2 c. nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
8 1/2-9 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. butter, melted


Directions:
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 c. of water.  Add the remaining water, dry milk powder, oil, sugar, salt and 3 c. flour.  Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until smooth.  Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.


Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.  Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.  Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.


Punch the dough down.  Divide in half; shape into 2 loaves.  Place into 2 greased 9x5 loaf pans.  Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.


Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.  Brush with butter.