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Shaping, Rising and Baking
On lightly floured surface, roll or pat dough to a 14- x 7-inch rectangle. Starting with shorter side, roll up tightly, pressing dough into roll with each turn. Pinch edges and ends to seal. Place in greased 8- x 4-inch bread pan. Cover; let rise until indentation remains when lightly touched. Bake in a 400ºF preheated oven for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 375ºF and bake 20 to 25 minutes longer until browned and loaves sound hollow when tapped. Bread is thoroughly baked when its internal temperature tests 190ºF. Remove from pan; cool on rack.
Bakers Note: All-purpose flour can be substituted for bread flour. If substituting the all-purpose flour results in a shorter denser loaf, use vital wheat gluten to improve the elasticity of the dough. The directions for how much vital wheat gluten to use are on the package.
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