Serves: 2
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* See note below.
_ cup water
_ package yeast active dry
_ cup milk
_ tablespoons sugar
_ tablespoons vegetable shortening solid
_ to 6 cups flour
___ cup dry milk powder
_ egg
_ teaspoons salt
_ cups water hot tap
Melted butter or margarine (optional)
* Cooking Time: 11 to 13 minutes Power: 100% (700 watts) 30% (210 watts - defrost setting on most microwave ovens) Rising Time: About 30 minutes Baking Time (conventional oven): 35 to 40 minutes Place 1 cup water in a large microwavable bowl. Microwave, uncovered, at 100% power (700 watts) for 30 to 35 seconds or until 105° to 115° F. Stir in yeast. Let stand until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.
Place milk, sugar and shortening in a 2-cup microwavable measuring cup or bowl. Microwave, uncovered, at 100% power for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until 120° F. (shortening will be almost melted). Stir into yeast. Stir in 2 cups of the flour, dry milk powder, egg and salt until mixture is smooth. Stir in 3 cups of the flour, 1 cup at a time, to form a stiff dough.
On a lightly floured surface, knead dough until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased microwavable bowl; turn to coat surface. Cover with waxed paper.
Meanwhile, place 3 cups water in a 4-cup microwavable measuring cup or bowl. Microwave, uncovered, at 100% power for 5 to 6 minutes or until boiling. Move to back corner of microwave oven. Place bowl of dough in microwave oven. Reduce power and microwave, covered, at 30% power (210 watts) for 1 minute. Let dough rise in microwave oven for 15 minutes or until doubled.
Remove dough from microwave oven. Punch down dough. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Microwave water in microwave oven at 100% power for 2 minutes or until very hot.
Shape dough into two loaves and place into two well-greased microwavable 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf dishes. Place loaves at least 1 inch apart in microwave oven with hot water. Cover loaves with waxed paper. Reduce power and microwave at 30% power for 1 minute. Let rise in microwave oven for 15 minutes or until almost doubled.
Bake in a preheated 400° conventional oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and loaves sound hollow when tapped. Remove from loaf dishes. Cool on wire racks. Brush tops with melted butter if desired.
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