Crusty White Bread (Allrecipes.com)

2 T yeast
1 T sugar
2 c. water
1 c. milk
2 T butter, softened
7-8 c. flour
1 T salt

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 min.

Add the milk, butter and 4 c. of the flour and salt; stir until well combined. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 c. at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes.

Lightly oil a large mxiing bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and put in a warm place to rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 400F.

Punch down dough an dturn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the two into two equal pieces and form loaves. Place the loaves into two lightly greased loaf pans. Cover the loaf pans with a damp cloth and let rise until double, about 40 min.

Mist loaves with water and bake at 400F for 20-30 minutes until the loaves are golden brown and the loaf sounds hallow when tapped.

YIELD: 24 servings
Each serving = 142 calories, 1.7 g fat, 1 g fiber; 3 WW Points