Eggnog Bread

 

2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 package active dry yeast 2 1/2 cups all−purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 3/4 cup eggnog (at room temperature)

Place ingredients in the pan according to your manufacturer's directions. Use a light crust setting.

This recipe yields 1 loaf (1 1/2 pound).

 

 English Muffin Bread

5 cups all−purpose flour, unsifted 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups very warm water Butter and corn meal for pans

In a large bowl mix dry ingredients and corn oil. Pour in 2 cups water and mix thoroughly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a towel. Let stand at room temperature overnight or at least 6 hours. The dough will more than double and then may fall again somewhat, which is normal.

Generously butter 2 (7 1/2 x 3 1/2−inch) bread pans and sprinkle with corn meal. Divide dough, without kneading, into 2 portions and place in pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cover and let rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until double in bulk.

Bake for 1 hour, then cool on rack in pans.