How to Freeze Homemade Bread

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather your ingredients.

   11 cups flour or 11 to 12 cups depending on how much flour the dough needs 2/3 cup dry milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 4 packages dry yeast 2 tablespoons salt
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   Step 2: Add 4 cups flour

   , Mix until blended. , Beat 2 minutes.
   
   You should have a thick batter. ,,,,, Cover the sheet with plastic wrap. ,,,,, This should take about 35 minutes or until the loaf sounds hollow.
   
   You can also insert an instant read thermometer into the baked bread loaf.
   
   The bread's temperature should be around 200 °F (93 °C).
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   Step 3: 1/4 cup butter and remaining ingredients to a mixing bowl.

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   Step 4: Add 4 cups hot tap water to the mixture.

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   Step 5: Turn the mixer to medium speed and slowly add 2 cups flour.

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   Step 6: Add 5 to 6 cups more flour and mix in with a spoon.

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   Step 7: Knead dough 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.

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   Step 8: Divide dough into 4 equal portions.

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   Step 9: Shape each dough piece into a ball.

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    Step 10: Place the dough balls onto a greased baking sheet.

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    Step 11: Freeze until firm.

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    Step 12: Remove frozen dough balls and store in a labeled freezer bag.

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    Step 13: Remove dough ball from freezer about 6 hours before baking.

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    Step 14: Thaw bread dough ball and let rise until more than double in size.

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    Step 15: Bake risen dough at 350 °F (177 °C) or until golden.

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