"This golden-crusted, soft white bread is a versatile star. Enjoy it toasted (or made into French toast) in the morning; for sandwiches at lunchtime; and in the breadbasket, ready for buttering, at dinner. Our guarantee: This tender, close-grained loaf rises to a lovely 4 1/2" dome, and bakes up golden brown...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1 packet "highly active" active dry yeast; or 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast; or 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
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1 7/8 to 1 1/8 cups lukewarm water*
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1 3 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour or Hi-maize High Fiber Flour
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1 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
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1 3 tablespoons sugar
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1 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 1/4 cup Baker's Special Dry Milk or nonfat dry milk
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1 1/2 cup instant mashed potato flakes
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1 *Use the lesser amount in summer (or in a humid environment), the greater amount in winter (or in a dry climate), and somewhere in between the rest of the year, or if your house is climate controlled.