BREAD MAKING KIT RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand until bubbles form on surface. Whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Stir oil into yeast mixture; pour into flour mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1-1/2 to 2 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Shape each into a loaf. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, 1 to 1-1/2 hours., Bake at 375° until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped or has reached an internal temperature of 200°, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In a medium pot over medium heat, combine corn syrup, brown sugar, and vegetable shortening. Stir until sugar dissolves and shortening melts. Pour the sugar-shortening mixture into the dry-ingredients mixture and, using a wooden spoon, stir until dough forms. Let rest until cool enough to handle, about 20 minutes. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Place each piece of dough between 2 sheets of parchment and roll until 1/4 inch thick. Transfer to a baking sheet, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 3 hours. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Meanwhile, line 3 baking sheets with parchment and set aside. Remove dough from refrigerator and unwrap. Using our templates and a pizza cutter, cut out 2 side, 2 front/back, and 2 roof pieces from the dough. Transfer pieces to prepared baking sheets and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Remove from refrigerator and bake until firm, 30 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. For icing mix: In a medium bowl, stir confectioners' sugar and meringue powder to combine.