Speedy Bread
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 T. sugar
1 envelope Instant, rapid-rise yeast ONLY
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
3 T. butter (room temperature or warmer)
1 egg (room temperature or warmer)
3/4 cup warm water (approximately) (very warm...130 degrees! This is essential!!)
Add flour, sugar, dry yeast and salt - mix.
Add butter and egg begin mixing and slowly adding warm water until dough forms a ball.
Continue kneading dough for about 3-4 minutes.
On a lightly floured surface let dough rest about 10 minutes.
Form dough into a loaf and place seam side down in a greased loaf pan.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size about 30-45 minutes
Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size about 30-45 minutes
Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until done.
