Simple White Bread

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
8-1/2 to 9 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of water. Add remaining water, dry milk, oil, sugar, salt and 3 cups of flour.

Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.

Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch the dough down. Divide in half; shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans.

Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Bake at 375° for 35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Brush with butter. Makes 2 loaves.