Yield: 100 portions (8 loaves)
Each Portion: 2 slices
Pan Size: 10-1/2 x 5 x 3-1/2 inch bread pan
Temperature: 425F Oven
| Ingredients | Percent | Weights | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeast, active, dry | .58 | 1-1/4 ounces | 1/4 cup |
| Water, warm (105°F. to 110°F.) | 5.54 | 12 ounces | 1-1/2 cups |
| Water, cold | 29.56 | 4 lb | 2 quarts |
| Sugar, granulated | 2.77 | 6 ounces | 3/4 cup |
| Salt | 1.38 | 3 ounces | 4-2/3 tablespoons |
| Milk, nonfat, dry | 3.70 | 8 ounces | 1-3/4 cups |
| Flour, wheat, bread, sifted | 48.04 | 6 lb 8 ounces | 6-1/2 quarts |
| Wheat Base | 5.54 | 12 ounces | 3 cups |
| Shortening | 2.89 | 6-1/4 ounces | 7/8 cup |
- Sprinkle yeast over water. DO NOT USE TEMPERATURES ABOVE 110°F. Mix well. Let stand 5 minutes; stir. Set aside for use in Step 4.
- Place water, sugar and salt in mixer bowl; mix at low speed just enough to blend.
- Mix together milk, flour and wheat base. Blend thoroughly. Add mixture to liquid in mixer bowl. Using dough hook, mix at low speed 1 minute or until all of the dry ingredients are incorporated into liquid.
- Add yeast solution; mix at low speed 1 minute.
- Add shortening; mix at low speed 1 minute. Continue mixing at medium speed 10 to 15 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Dough temperature should be 78°F. to 82°F.
METHOD FOR HANDLING MIXED DOUGH
- FERMENT: Cover. Set in warm place (80°F.) for 2 hours or until double in bulk.
- PUNCH: Fold sides into center and turn dough completely over. Let rest 15 minutes.
- MAKE UP: Scale into 8-1 lb 11 ounce pieces; shape each piece into a smooth ball; let rest 8 to 10 minutes. Mold each piece into a loaf; place in a lightly greased pan.
- PROOF: At 90°F. to 100°F. about 1 hour or until double in bulk.
- BAKE: 35 to 40 minutes or until done.
- When cool, slice 25 slices (about 1/2-inch thick) per loaf.
NOTE:
- In Step 8, when using 9 by 4-1/2 by 2-3/4 inch bread pans, scale into 10 21-1/2 ounce pieces. In Step 10, bake at 450°F. 25 to 30 minutes or until done. In Step 11, slice 20 slices (about 1/2-inch thick) per loaf.