Avantis Sweet Bread Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Dissolve yeast in warm water; add remaining ingredients & knead for approximately 10 minutes, or until dough is smooth & elastic.
• 2. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to bring greased side up.
• 3. Cover with a cloth & let rise in a warm, draft-free spot until dough has doubled in bulk (1 1/2 to 2 hours).
• 4. After first rising, punch dough down in bowl & turn over; let rise again until double (30-45 minutes).
• 5. Cut dough into 5 to 6 portions, each about the size of a grapefruit.
• 6. Let rise, covered for 10 minutes.
• 7. Flatten dough, pressing out all the air, and form into long loaves, about 12" long.
• 8. Place loaves on greased & floured cookie sheets; cover & let rise again (50-60 minutes).
• 9. Preheat oven to 350F.
• 10. Bake loaves for 20-25 minutes, until tops are golden brown & loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Steps:

• 1. Heat water for 1 minute on HIGH in the microwave.
• 2. Put the ingredients in the order listed above in the pan of the bread machine. Put on dough setting. Check the dough after a few minutes. If it's too wet, add a little flour. If it's too dry, add a little water.
• 3. After the dough cycle is finished, put the dough on a floured surface and shape into 2 loaves. Set the loaves on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or greased. Let rise for at least 1 hour. Bake at 350º for 8-12 minutes or until done.