Walter Sands' Basic White Bread from King Arthur Flour

2 cups warm water

2 Tbsp honey

1 Tbsp yeast

1/2 cup dry milk

2 Tbsp butter

6 cups flour

2 tsp salt

Pour warm water in bowl add yeast and honey. When yeast bubbling add milk, butter, 3 cups flour and salt. Mix together and stir 2 1/2 cups flour. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup on surface for kneading.

Knead for 6-8 minutes until dough feels smooth and springy.

Let rise for 1-2 hrs in greased bowl. Knock it down, form 2 loaves. Place in bread pans and let rise until almost doubled (1 hr).

Bake for 30-40 minutes in 350 degree oven.

This makes the best white bread I have ever had. It is so good and soft!