Homemade White Bread Recipe using a KitchenAid Mixer Recipe

Ingredients

• Gold Medal Classic White Bread (click the link for directions on how to make the bread without a mixer)
• 6 to 7 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour*
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 packages regular or quick active dry yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons)
• 2 1/4 cups very warm water (120° to 130°F)
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted, if desired