ZIP TOP BAG RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup flour, undissolved yeast, sugar, dry milk, and salt in a 1-gallon, heavy duty freezer bag with zipper-lock.
• Squeeze upper part of bag to force out air.
• Shake and work bag with fingers to blend ingredients.
• Heat water and vegetable oil until very warm (120 F to 130 F); add to flour mixture.
• Reseal bag; mix thoroughly by working bag with fingers.
• Gradually add enough remaining flour to make a stiff batter that pulls away from the bag.
• Remove dough from bag; knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
• Roll dough to 12 x 7-inch rectangle.
• Beginning from short end, roll up tightly as for jelly roll.
• Pinch seam and ends to seal.
• Place in greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan.
• Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• Bake at 375 F for 30 to 35 minutes or until done.
• Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.

Steps:

• In a large resealable freezer bag, combine 1 cup of flour, sugar, yeast and warm water. Squeeze most of the air out of the bag, and seal. Squish with your hands until the well blended. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes at room temperature, or until bubbles appear.
• In a separate bowl, stir together 1 cup of flour, dry milk, oil and salt. Pour into the resealable bag and squeeze out most of the air. Seal, and squish until well blended. Add the last cup of flour to the bag, and continue mixing in the same manner until well blended.
• Remove the dough from the bag, and place on a floured surface. Knead for 5 to 8 minutes. Form into a small loaf, and place in a greased 8x4 inch loaf pan. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise for about 30 minutes, or until your finger leaves an impression when you poke the top of the loaf gently.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Bake the bread for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.