Batter Bread is a no-knead, yeast bread using unbleached all-purpose flour. Hint: All yeast bread doughs rise best at about 85 degrees F. Put in oven with a bowl of hot water on bottom shelf. Inside a gas oven with a polot light is ideal.
1. Mix together shortening, sugar, salt, yeast, and 1 1/5 cups flour. Add warm water. Beat by hand about 300 strokes, or 3 minutes with an electric mixer. Scrape bowl often while adding remaining flour. Mix until smooth.
2. Cover with a clean cloth. Let rise until doubled in bulk.
3. Stir dough down gently, and spoon into pan. It should be sticky. Pat down with floured hands to help shape. Cover again, and let rise for about 30 minutes.
4. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 45 minutes. Place on a cooling rack, brush top with melted butter or margarine.
Makes:
Makes 1 - 9x5 inch loaf
