White Batter Bread Prep: 15 mins Total: 1hr 5 mins 1-1/4 cups warm (108°F) water 1 pkg. active dry yeast 1 Tbsp. shortening 1 Tbsp. sugar 2 tsp. salt 3 cups sifted flour , divided Melted butter or margarine Pour warm water into large mixing bowl. Sprinkle yeast over water; stir until dissolved. Let stand 5 minutes. Add shortening, sugar, salt and 1-1/2 cups of the flour. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer or 300 vigorous strokes by hand, scraping sides and bottom of bowl frequently. Stir in remaining flour. Scrape batter from sides of bowl; cover with clean towel. Let rise in warm place, free from draft, until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes. Stir down batter with wooden spoon; spread evenly into greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. (Batter will be sticky.) Let rise in warm place, free from draft, until edge of batter reaches about 1/4 inch from top of pan, about 40 minutes. Bake at 375°F for 45 to 50 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Remove bread from pan immediately to wire rack; brush top with melted butter. Cool completely. Makes 1 loaf ____________________________________________________________ This recipe courtesy of Back of the Box Recipes. www.backofthebox.com Home Page This recipe created by Kraft Foods.