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Ingredients

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 6 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ⅓ cup butter, chilled and diced

Nutrition Info

295.1 calories carbohydrate: 52.1 g cholesterol: 13.5 mg fat: 5.8 g fiber: 2.1 g protein: 7.5 g saturatedFat: 3.3 g servingSize: - sodium: 232 mg sugar: 0.2 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of flour and salt. Cut in the butter and stir in the yeast mixture. Beat in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Butter a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Form the dough into a large oval loaf. Place onto the prepared pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes. When the loaf is risen, cut a 1/2 inch deep cross onto the top of it. Brush the top with water before baking.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until bottom of loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

1 - 3 pound loaf

A big loaf of this simple white bread will satisfy the most hungry farmer. City folks will love it too!