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Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• sugar
• water
• bread flour
• lard
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a large bowl. Stir in 2 cups flour, lard, and salt. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When the dough comes together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
3. 3 Lightly oil a large bowl, then place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Lightly grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
5. 5 Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. Place the loaves into the prepared pans, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
6. 6 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place bread in the preheated oven and lower the temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes.
7. 7 Serve and enjoy!

By Danialle

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• sourdough starter
• vegetable oil
• all-purpose flour
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the Herman Starter, oil, 2 cups flour and salt; mix well. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
3. 3 Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a loaf. Place into the prepared pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top of the loaf is golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.

By Jacquelyn Demery

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• white sugar
• vegetable oil
• salt
• bread flour

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Dissolve sugar in warm water in a large bowl, and then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam, 5 to 10 minutes.
3. 3 Mix oil and salt into the yeast. Mix in flour one cup at a time.
4. 4 Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth.
5. 5 Place in a well-oiled bowl, and turn dough to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
6. 6 Punch dough down.
7. 7 Knead for a few minutes, and divide in half. Shape into loaves, and place into two well-oiled 9x5-inch loaf pans.
8. 8 Allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch, about 30 minutes.
9. 9 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
10. 10 Bake the risen loaves in the preheated oven until golden brown for 30 minutes.
11. 11 Enjoy!

By Peg

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• milk
• white sugar
• whole wheat flour
• all-purpose flour
• oatmeal
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Warm milk in a small saucepan to no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C); sprinkle yeast over top. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes; stir in sugar.
2. 2 Whisk whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oatmeal, and salt together in a mixing bowl; make a well in the center. Pour milk mixture into well; stir until dough has pulled together. Turn dough out onto a lightly-floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
3. 3 Place dough in a large lightly oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F/27 to 35 degrees C) until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, grease two 8x4-inch loaf pans; set aside.
4. 4 Punch down dough to deflate and turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into two equal pieces using a knife, don't tear it. Shape into balls and let rest for 10 minutes. Form dough into loaves and place into the prepared pans. Cover loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
5. 5 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

By twistedsisterl

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• milk
• white sugar
• salt
• shortening
• water
• bread flour
• cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1 Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it bubbles. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, salt, and shortening. Cool to lukewarm.
2. 2 While milk mixture is cooling, dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand until creamy, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Combine cooled milk mixture with yeast mixture in a large mixing bowl. Stir in 2 cups flour, then add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to make a moderately stiff dough.
4. 4 Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl and turn to coat. Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour 20 minutes.
5. 5 Lightly grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
6. 6 Punch down dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into 2 balls, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape dough into 2 loaves and place into the prepared pans; let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
7. 7 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
8. 8 Bake loaves in the preheated oven until the tops are golden and loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, about 35 minutes.

By Donna

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• milk
• water
• white sugar
• salt
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• margarine

Instructions

1. 1 Warm milk, water, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and mix in eggs and yeast until well combined.
2. 2 Measure flour into a large bowl; make a well in the center of flour. Pour milk mixture into the well; do not stir. Cover with a lid and let stand for 20 to 30 minutes.
3. 3 Pour melted margarine into flour mixture; mix well. Add more flour if too sticky. Knead lightly. Cover and let rise for 20 to 30 minutes.
4. 4 Shape dough into 16 rolls and place on a baking sheet. Cover and let rise again for 20 to 30 minutes.
5. 5 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until rolls are golden brown and bounce back when gently pressed, about 15 minutes.

By SHERLIE

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• sugar
• water
• all-purpose flour
• white sugar
• salt
• vegetable oil
• water
• baking soda
• kosher salt

Instructions

1. 1 Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1 ¼ cups warm water in a medium bowl; let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Combine flour, ½ cup sugar, and 1 ½ teaspoons salt in a large bowl; make a well in the center. Add yeast mixture and 1 tablespoon oil to the well; mix well and form into a dough. If mixture is dry, add 1 or 2 more tablespoons water.
3. 3 Knead dough until smooth, about 7 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl; place dough in the oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
5. 5 Pour 4 cups hot water into a large bowl; stir in baking soda until dissolved. Set aside.
6. 6 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope; twist into a pretzel shape.
7. 7 Once all dough is shaped, dip each pretzel into hot water-baking soda solution; place on the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
8. 8 Bake in preheated oven until browned, about 8 minutes.
9. 9 Enjoy!

By CHRISTA ROSE

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• cottage cheese
• margarine
• egg
• sugar
• baking soda
• salt
• bread flour

Instructions

1. 1 Add ingredients to your bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer, and start. You can use up to 1/2 cup more bread flour if dough seems too sticky.

By Dara Cole

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• all-purpose flour
• sugar
• milk
• white whole wheat flour
• sugar
• milk
• all-purpose flour
• whole wheat flour
• sugar
• milk

Instructions

1. 1 Dissolve yeast in water in a small bowl. Let stand 10 minutes. Combine 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1 cup sugar in a 2-quart container. Mix thoroughly or flour will lump when milk is added. Slowly stir in 1 cup milk and dissolved yeast mixture. Cover loosely and let stand until bubbly. Consider this day 1 of the 10 day cycle. Leave loosely covered at room temperature.
2. 2 On days 2 through 4: Stir starter with a spoon. Day 5: Stir in 1 cup white whole wheat flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk. Days 6 through 9: Stir only.
3. 3 Day 10: Stir in 1/2 cup each all-purpose and white whole wheat flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk. Remove 1 cup to make your first bread, give 2 cups to friends along with this recipe, and your favorite Amish Bread recipe. Store the remaining 1 cup starter in a container in the refrigerator, or begin the 10 day process over again (beginning with step 2).

By MakeItHealthy

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• all-purpose flour
• white sugar
• salt
• milk
• egg
• butter
• vanilla extract
• brown sugar
• cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 Grease a large bowl and set aside. Grease 2 glass loaf pans and set aside.
2. 2 Place flour, white sugar, salt, and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment. Whisk together warm milk, egg, 1/4 cup melted butter, and vanilla in a medium bowl until well combined; pour into flour mixture. Mix on low until flour is moistened and a dough forms, then increase speed to medium and continue kneading until smooth and elastic, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. 3 Place dough into the prepared bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
4. 4 Punch down dough, turn out onto a floured work surface, and divide into 2 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 1/3-inch-thick rectangle. Brush each square with melted butter. Mix together brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl until well combined and sprinkle evenly over buttered rectangles.
5. 5 Roll each rectangle firmly into a log, pinch the ends closed, and tuck underneath. Place into the prepared loaf pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
6. 6 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
7. 7 Brush the tops of loaves with melted butter.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes.

By wisweetp

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• honey
• olive oil
• wheat berry
• spelt flour
• barley
• millet
• green lentil
• great northern bean
• kidney bean
• pinto bean
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Mix water, honey, olive oil, and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for 3 to 5 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, stir together wheat berries, spelt flour, barley, millet, lentils, great northern beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans together until well mixed.
4. 4 Grind in a flour mill.
5. 5 Add fresh milled flour mixture and salt to yeast mixture; stir until well mixed, about 10 minutes. The dough will be loose.
6. 6 Pour dough into two greased 9x5-inch loaf pans. Let rise in a warm place until dough has reached the top of the pan, about 1 hour.
7. 7 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until loaves are golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes.

By Karin Christian

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• milk
• butter
• all-purpose flour
• honey
• salt
• rosemary
• all-purpose flour
• olive oil
• egg
• milk
• sea salt

Instructions

1. 1 Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl. Set aside in a warm place until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, 10 to 15 minutes.
2. 2 Combine 1 cup milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook until butter is melted, 3 to 4 minutes; remove pan from heat.
3. 3 Combine 2 cups flour, yeast mixture, honey, 1 teaspoon salt, rosemary, and milk mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook; mix on low until no dry spots remain. Stir in 1/2 cup flour, 2 tablespoons at a time, mixing well after each addition. Continue adding flour until a firm dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Knead on medium until elastic and soft but still tacky, about 6 minutes. Transfer dough to a clean bowl and coat with olive oil. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a clean dish towel and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
4. 4 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
5. 5 Transfer dough to a work surface and shape into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Cut into 36 equally-sized pieces. Form each piece into a ball, pinching the seams on the underside, creating a smooth, round top.
6. 6 Lightly beat egg with 1 teaspoon milk in a small bowl.
7. 7 Transfer dough balls to the prepared baking sheet in 3 rows of 12, placing them close together but not touching. Brush tops lightly with the egg mixture and sprinkle with sea salt. Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled, 20 to 30 minutes.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• butter
• brown sugar
• kosher salt
• all-purpose flour
• vegetable oil
• water
• baking soda
• cooking spray
• egg
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Place 1 1/2 cups water, butter, brown sugar, yeast, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment. Mix until well combined. Let sit for about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Turn mixer on low speed and add 4 cups flour, 1 cup at a time. Add additional 1/2 cup flour if dough appears sticky. Increase speed to medium and knead until dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle in more flour if dough still seems a little tacky.
3. 3 Oil a large mixing bowl. Add the ball of dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a sheet pan with cooking spray.
5. 5 Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan. Slowly add baking soda and return to a boil.
6. 6 Meanwhile, remove dough from the bowl, flatten into a disc shape, and cut into 8 wedges. Roll each wedge into a 24-inch rope. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces.
7. 7 Drop batches of dough pieces into the boiling water for about 35 seconds. Remove to the prepared sheet pan. Beat egg with 1 tablespoon water; brush over the tops of each boiled dough piece. Repeat with remaining dough.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 14 to 16 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

By Simply Sundays

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• mayonnaise
• dijon mustard
• honey
• mustard
• brown sugar
• water
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• canola oil
• water
• baking soda
• butter
• sea salt

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and yellow mustard in a small bowl, and store in the refrigerator while preparing pretzel sticks.
2. 2 Mix yeast and brown sugar in a small bowl; add warm water, and whisk until sugar dissolves. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Mix flour and salt together in a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment. Add canola oil and gradually pour in the yeast mixture, kneading until smooth and silky, 4 to 5 minutes. If the dough is very sticky, knead in more flour.
4. 4 Shape dough into a ball and transfer to a large greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
5. 5 Punch down the dough and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Flatten into a rectangle and cut into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a stick about 7 inches long. Place sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; let rest uncovered for about 25 minutes.
6. 6 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
7. 7 Pour about 5 quarts of water in a large, deep pot; stir in baking soda. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Carefully place pretzel sticks in the simmering water in batches for 30 seconds, flipping after 15 seconds. Remove from water and let drain on paper towels.
8. 8 Transfer the sticks back to the baking sheet. Brush lightly with butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with the honey mustard dipping sauce.

By lutzflcat

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• sugar
• water
• all-purpose flour
• butter
• nutmeg
• cardamom
• salt
• cinnamon
• orange zest
• lemon zest
• egg
• sugar
• bread flour
• milk
• currant
• currant
• rum

Instructions

1. 1 Make the dough: Heat rum in a small saucepan until steaming. Place currents into a small bowl and pour steaming rum over top; let sit for about 2 hours to soften. Drain; reserve liquid for another use.
2. 2 Whisk warm milk, 1/4 cup bread flour, and yeast together in the bowl of a stand mixer. Let stand until small bubbles start to rise to the surface, about 15 minutes. Add sugar, beaten egg, lemon and orange zest, cinnamon, salt, cardamom, and nutmeg. Add melted butter, then spoon in most of the remaining bread flour (you might not need it all). Mix with a dough hook attachment until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and becomes slightly elastic, 5 or 6 minutes. Continue kneading until dough is soft and shiny, about 10 minutes. Remove dough from dough hook and shape into a ball. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface.
3. 3 Flatten dough into a large oval about 1/2-inch thick. Sprinkle strained currants evenly over the surface. Fold dough into thirds, then turn and fold into thirds again. Reshape dough into a round ball. Transfer to a lightly oiled mixing bowl. Cover and let rise in a relatively warm, draft-free place until doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
4. 4 Poke dough down a bit with your fingertips. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and flatten out into an even shape. Divide into 16 equal pieces using a bench scraper. Roll each piece of dough into a round ball. Arrange evenly on a silicone-lined baking sheet. Let rise for 15 minutes.
5. 5 Mix 1/3 cup all-purpose flour with 1/4 cup water in a mixing bowl until mixture is thick enough to hold its shape but thin enough to pipe. Transfer to a piping bag and pipe a cross on top of risen bun. Let rise until doubled in volume again, another 15 or 20 minutes.
6. 6 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
7. 7 Bake the buns in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
8. 8 Meanwhile, make the glaze: Bring sugar and water to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until sugar dissolves and mixture starts to thicken, or until it reaches a temperature of 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Remove from the heat.
9. 9 Let buns cool on a rack for 5 minutes before glazing. Brush glaze lightly over the tops of the buns.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• white sugar
• salt
• vegetable oil
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Lightly grease two baking sheets.
2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the sugar, salt, oil and 1 cup of flour; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes.
3. 3 Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Divide the dough into twelve equal pieces and form into rounds. Place the rounds on prepared baking sheets. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
5. 5 Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Place on a wire rack to cool.

By Sandy

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• skim milk
• water
• salt
• all-purpose flour
• whole wheat flour
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select lightest setting; press Start.

By Georgia

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• salt
• vegetable oil
• white sugar
• bread flour

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, salt, oil, sugar, and 4 cups flour. Mix thoroughly, and let sponge rise until doubled in size.
2. 2 Gradually add about 4 cups flour, kneading until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn several times to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled.
3. 3 Punch down the dough, let it rest a few minutes. Divide dough into three equal parts. Shape into loaves, and place in three 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch greased bread pans. Let rise until almost doubled.
4. 4 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes. The loaves may need to be covered for the last few minutes with foil to prevent excess browning.

By Marilyn VanDoren Sim

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• sugar
• water
• buttermilk
• butter
• honey
• salt
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Combine buttermilk, butter, honey and the yeast mixture in a large mixing bowl. Add salt and two cups of the flour. Whisk well to combine. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well with a wooden spoon after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 6 minutes.
3. 3 Lightly oil a large mixing bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and put in a warm place to rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees F).
5. 5 Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. Place the loaves into two lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
6. 6 Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until the tops are golden and the bottoms of the loaves sound hollow when tapped.

By Kathleen Lloyd

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• nonfat dry milk powder
• vegetable oil
• white sugar
• salt
• all-purpose flour
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add remaining water, dry milk, oil, sugar, salt, and 3 cups of flour; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes, or until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. 2 Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease surface. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
3. 3 Punch the dough down, and divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9 X 5 x 3 inch loaf pans. Grease the tops of the loaves, and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove bread from pans to cool on wire racks. Brush with melted butter or margarine.

By George

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• white sugar
• sweet potato puree
• water
• margarine
• salt
• egg
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Dissolve yeast, warm water, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a mixing bowl. Let stand 5 minutes.
2. 2 Add remaining sugar, sweet potato, butter or margarine, salt, and slightly beaten eggs. Stir to mix well. Stir in 3 cups of flour. Turn out on a lightly floured surface. Knead 2 to 3 minutes, adding just enough of remaining flour to prevent sticking. Do not knead too heavily; when smooth, shape into a ball. Place in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover, and let raise about 1 hour or longer.
3. 3 Punch down, and allow dough to rest for 2 minutes. Divide into 16 to 20 balls, and place on a greased cookie sheet or in a 9x13 inch pan. Allow to rise until doubled.
4. 4 Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.

By SHERLIE

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• all-purpose flour
• white sugar
• baking soda

Instructions

1. 1 Sprinkle the yeast over 1 cup of warm water in a large bowl. The water should be no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C). Let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam. Combine the flour, sugar, and baking soda in a small bowl. Stir half of the flour mixture into the yeast mixture until no dry spots remain. Stir in the remaining flour, a 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Lightly oil a large bowl, then place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume, about 1 hour. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and form into rounds.
3. 3 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the buns, recover, and steam for 20 minutes. Serve hot.

By Jean Miller

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• whole wheat flour
• salt
• honey
• vegetable oil
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add honey, and stir well. Mix in whole wheat flour, salt, and vegetable oil. Work all-purpose flour in gradually. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead for at least 10 to 15 minutes. When dough is smooth and elastic, place it in a well oiled bowl. Turn it several times in the bowl to coat the surface of the dough, and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
2. 2 Punch down the dough. Shape into two loaves, and place into two well greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise until dough is 1 to 1 1/2 inches above pans.
3. 3 Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes.

By Meghan Monahan

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• white sugar
• water
• all-purpose flour
• water
• sugar
• salt
• butter
• parmesan cheese
• garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
2. 2 Dissolve yeast and 2 pinches white sugar in warm water in a bowl. Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Mix 4 cups flour, hot water, 3 tablespoons sugar, and salt together in a large mixing bowl; pour yeast mixture into the flour mixture and mix. Add remaining flour, one cup at a time, mixing well between additions. Continue to work the mixture until you have a dough; divide dough into 2 halves. Divide each half into 12 long breadsticks and arrange onto prepared baking sheets.
4. 4 Pour melted butter and sprinkle Parmesan cheese and garlic powder over the breadsticks.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 13 minutes.

By UtahMama

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• bread flour
• whole wheat flour
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Dissolve ½ teaspoon active dry yeast in 1 cup warm water in a medium-sized nonmetal mixing bowl. Add 1 ½ cups bread flour; mix well. Cover bowl; let starter sit at room temperature, 8 hours to overnight.
2. 2 Dissolve remaining 2 teaspoons active dry yeast in remaining 2 cups warm water in a large bowl. Add starter mixture, 3 cups bread flour, whole wheat flour, and salt; stir until well combined. Add remaining 1 ½ cups bread flour, ½ cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until dough has pulled together. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
3. 3 Place dough into a large, lightly-oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
5. 5 Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough into 2 equal pieces and form into loaves; place into the prepared pans. Cover loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until tops are golden brown and bottom of loaves sound hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes.

By Stephen Carroll

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• skim milk
• margarine
• molasses
• sugar
• bread flour
• wheat bran
• sunflower seed

Instructions

1. 1 Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select cycle; press Start.

By LISA GALLOWAY

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• water
• milk
• honey
• vegetable oil
• salt
• all-purpose flour
• whole wheat flour

Instructions

1. 1 Place the warm water in large bowl. Sprinkle in yeast, stir until dissolved and let stand until creamy. Add the warm milk, honey, oil, salt, and 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; blend well. Stir in whole wheat flour and mix well. Add the remaining all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough is soft and workable (there may be some flour left over).
2. 2 Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a lightly oiled bowl and turn the dough to grease the top. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
3. 3 Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Punch the dough down and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Form dough into a loaf and place into the prepared pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4. 4 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Remove loaf from the pan and cool on a wire rack.

By MARBALET

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• white sugar
• water
• salt
• shortening
• onion
• oregano
• bread flour
• onion
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Stir salt, shortening, minced onions, oregano and 2 cups bread flour into yeast mixture. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
3. 3 Stir dough to deflate and place it into a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until the top of the dough is within 1/2 inch of the top of the pan, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4. 4 After loaf has risen, arrange onion slices on top of the loaf. Pour melted butter over the slices and bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.

By Claudia Grimaldi

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• sugar
• water
• evaporated milk
• water
• shortening
• honey
• salt
• bread flour
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the evaporated milk, 1/4 cup water, shortening, honey, salt and 2 cups flour. Stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
3. 3 Punch dough down and divide in half. Roll out each half and roll into loaf shapes, sealing seams by pinching. Place in buttered 9x5 inch bread pans. Butter the tops of each loaf with melted butter; cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise in warm area until doubled, about 30 minutes.
4. 4 Place a small pan of hot water on the bottom shelf of the oven. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5. 5 Uncover loaves and bake until tops are golden brown, about 25 to 35 minutes. Brush butter onto crusts while warm. Slice when cool.

By Kristin Eichers

Ingredients

• ✓ active dry yeast
• white sugar
• water
• milk
• vegetable oil
• whole wheat flour
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 In a small mixing bowl, dissolve the sugar and yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the milk, vegetable oil, whole wheat flour, 1 cup of the all-purpose flour and the salt; beat well. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
3. 3 Grease two 8x4 inch bread pans. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. Place the loaves into the pans. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4. 4 Brush the risen loafs with lightly beaten egg. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

By CHEWLY