FAVORITE CORNMEAL YEAST BREAD

Favorite Cornmeal Yeast Bread image

This bread goes very well with chili or any kind of soup. I think it makes a great combination on a cold winter day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 egg
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, butter, egg, cornmeal, salt and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Punch dough down. Divide in half and shape into two loaves. Place in greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.