OK it was meant to be funny. As my old tired joints no longer allow me to kneed my beautiful breads by hand anymore I have found a willing friend to help me out. My bread machine. While I never use the bread recipes that come with it you feel free to try them out. The machine helps busy or tired folks make a delicious treat that used to be a staple in our country in our homes. So much has changed, and trust me bread without additives is BETTER!
in your bread machine
12 ounces water
1 pat butter
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp raw or brown sugar or honey
1 ounce cream or sour cream
5 cups of flour you may need a little more this is not set in stone
2 tbsp yeast I used rapid rise or fletchmans
combine in order they are listed put on dough cycle on your bread machine, when the bread dough has risen place on buttered cookie sheet with buttered hands flatten dough into a rectangular form and roll it up making sure to squeeze the dough together where the ends meet the loaf including the ends( don't forget the ends!) next cut about 6 diagonal line with a sharp knife about 1/2 way through the dough loaf. Let the dough rise this way until double at least. It can got up to 2x its up to you. Bake @ 350 for 40 min remove from oven and butter all over. Then allow to sit, the loaf will soften and in about 45 min you can cut and enjoy it.
This is a delicious basic loaf you can use for sandwiches or anything.
