Italian Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 8 to 10 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
• + 1 more ingredients
• • 2 packages (¼ ounce each) active dry yeast

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add the sugar, shortening, salt, egg, remaining water and 4 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. 2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a...

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