Milk N Honey White Bread

This bread has come out perfect every time i've made it. the bread has a soft, light texture and is a big hit with my family. It's also perfect for toasting and sandwiches. (i got this recipe from the taste of home' baking book by kathy mccreary of goddard, kansas). works best in a stand mixer

Steps

In a large mixing bowl , dissolve yeast in milk.

Add honey , butter , salt and 5c flour.

Beat until smooth.

Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto lightly floured surface and kneed until smooth and elastic.

Place in greased bowl and turn once to coat.

Cover with tea-towel.

Let rise for 1 hour.

Punch down and divide dough in half.

Shape each of the sections into loaves and place in 2 greased 9-in.

X5-in.

X3in.

Loaf pans.

Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

To shape into loaves , roll dough sections into rectangles and beginning at the short end roll each rectangle firmly and pinch seam on top and sides.

Bake at 375f for 30-35 minuets or until golden brown.

After baking remove from pans immediately and cool on a wire rack.

Ingredients

active dry yeast, milk, honey, butter, salt, all-purpose flour