White Bread

White Bread
2 3/4 c milk
3 T butter
5 3/4 c flour,up to 6 1/4 c
2 pk dry yeast
2 T sugar
2 t salt
Heat milk & butter in medium saucepan to 120 degrees. In large bowl
combine 3 cups flour, yueast, sugar & salt; add milk mixture. Mix with
dough hook for 3 minutes. Add enough of the remining flour to make a
stiff dough. Knead with dough hook for four minutes, until the dough
is smooth & satiny. Form into ball & place in a greased bowl, turning
it once to grease the entire surface.
Let rise for one hour. Punch the dough down & divide into 2 sections.
Make into two balls. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes. Shape into
two loaves & lace into 2 greased 9x5" pans. Let rise into doubled in
size. Glaze with egg white & seeds if desired. Bake at 375 for 10
minutes, then at 350 for 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans & cool on
racks.