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Special Bread (Wonderful White Bread)

From the kitchen of Heather Pettingill

A big-batch homemade white bread with a one hour rise.

Added September 29, 2026

Prep
~20 min
Cook
~20 min to 35 min
Wait
~1 hr 5 min
Total
~1 hr 45 min
Oven
350°F

~ Times are estimates where the original recipe did not say.

Steps

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  1. Mix the water, sugar, and yeast and let sit for 5-10 minutes.

  2. Add everything else and mix well.

  3. Put in nonstick or greased pans.

  4. Let rise to double its size (about 1 hour).

  5. Bake at 350°F for 20-35 minutes.

Notes & tips

  • The bread will smell "done" when finished baking.

You'll need

nonstick or greased bread pans

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