GRANDMA RETTIG'S HOMEMADE BREAD 
1 pkg. Fleischmann's RapidRise dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 c. milk, scalded
2 eggs
6 to 7 c. flour

Microwave 2 cups milk for 5 to 6 minutes until hot and skim forms on top. Cool 10 to 15 minutes.

In mixing bowl, pour milk; add butter, sugar and salt. Beat in eggs when mixture has cooled. Dissolve yeast in warm water and add to milk mixture. Add flour, 1 cup at a time. Stir in by hand last 3 cups or use kneading hooks on mixer. Knead 5 to 6 minutes by hand. Put in a warm, moist place for 20 minutes.

Punch down. Divide dough for loaves or cinnamon rolls. Let rise 15 to 20 minutes.

Bake in greased loaf pans.

Makes 3 large loaves or 1 loaf and one 9 x 13-inch pan cinnamon rolls.

Cinnamon Rolls:

2/3 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. light Karo
sprinkle of cinnamon

Heat butter, brown sugar, Karo and cinnamon in saucepan until melted. Put into 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

Separate dough into thirds; use 1/3 for rolls. Place dough on floured surface and roll out. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll up; cut into 1-inch thick slices. Place into baking dish.

Bake at 350°F for 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Invert onto tray or into identical dish.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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