What I (Emily) Baked Today

Mmmmmm. Bread. I baked some of my Mom's white bread this morning. I made one loaf a traditional loaf, and the other cinnamon swirl. YUMMY

1 1/2 c. warm water

1 T. yeast

Put the above ingredients together and then add:

1 c. warm milk

2 T. butter or shortening (softened)

2 T. sugar

1 T. salt

5-6 c. flour

Let dough rise until it doubles in size. Punch it down and form into loaves. Place in loaf pans and then rise again until doubles. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes (until top is golden brown).

Note about bread dough: On a bread like this, it is much better to have the dough be as gooey as possible. It will make for a very light and somewhat chewy bread.

To make cinnamon bread; roll out and spread with melted butter. Sprinkle liberally with cinnamon-sugar. Roll up and place in loaf pan.