Basic White Bread

This recipe also makes marvelous scone dough.

In a large bowl , sprinkle yeast over warm milk.

Stir in until well blended.

Add sugar , salt and oil.

Add flour about 2 cups at a time , blending until a soft dough forms.

Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth , about 10 minutes.

Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

Divide dough into 3 equal parts and form into loaves.

Place each loaf in a greased bread pan.

Cover and let rise another 30 minutes.

Bake in a 400 degree oven about 30 minutes.

Remove from oven.

Turn loaves out onto cooling racks and brush with melted butter to keep crust soft.

active dry yeast, salt, sugar, vegetable oil, flour, milk