Mary Saurey's White Bread

Mary Saurey's White Bread (This bread recipe is my favorite)

2 pkg (2 Tbsp) yeast
1/4 c. Warm Water
4 Heaping Tbsp Sugar
1/2 c. Powdered Milk (optional)
4 c. Warm Water
1 Tbsp Salt
1 Cube Margarine or Butter, melted
10 c. Flour

Dissolve yeast in warm water (1/4 cup).  Combine sugar, margarine, salt, powdered milk and warm water in large mixing bowl.  Cool to lukewarm and add softened yeast.  Add 5 cups of flour and beat with mixer.  Let sit for 10 minutes.  Add remaining flour gradually and mix to a dough that won't stick to your hands or sides of bowl.  Knead lightly on floured surface for 8-10 minutes.

Place in greased bowl: cover.  Allow to rise in warm place for approximately an hour.  Punch down.  Let rise again until dough is double in size.  Knead and divide into 4 portions.  Mold into loaves and place in greased pans.  Let rise for about 15-20 minutes.  Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes.