BREAD-FROM-A-BAG LOAF

2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
1 envelope FLEISCHMANN’S RapidRise Yeast
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

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 to 130F); 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 12x7-inch rectangle. Beginning from short end, roll up tightly as for jelly roll. Pinch seam and ends to seal. Place in greased 8 1/2x 4 1 /2-inch loaf pan. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes or until done. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.

Makes 1 loaf
Source: Fleischmann's