Pan casero de Sara

Ingredientes

• 2 packages active dry yeast (I put this in a cup to dissolve the yeast.)
• 3/4 cup warm water ( 105 to 115 degrees)
• 2/3 milk warm milk
• 2 cups warm water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• 3 tbsps shortening
• 2 cups wheat flour
• 7 to 8 cups white flour

Preparación

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in 3/4 cup warm water. Stir milk & water with sugar, salt, & shortening.

2. 2

   Add the yeast mixture and slowly add the wheat flour plus 3 cups of the white flour.

3. 3

   Beat until smooth and be certain to mix in enough of the remaining flour to make dough easy to handle if needed.

4. 4

   Turn dough onto lightly floured board; knead until smooth & elastic, about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Place in a greased bowl; turn greased side up. Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 1 hour. (Dough is ready if impression remains.)

6. 6

   Punch down dough; divide in thirds. Roll each piece into rectangle 9x9 inches.

7. 7

   Roll up, beginning at short side. With side of hands, press each end to seal. Fold ends under loaf. (Note: I did not do this to the ends of the bread) Place seam side down in greased loaf pan.

8. 8

   Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

9. 9

   Heat oven to 375 degrees. Bake about 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown & loaves sound hollow when tapped. Remove from pans. Brush loaves with soft butter and allow to cool on wire rack.