Preheat oven to 350°

Measure hot tap water into small pot

Place butter into water and whisk till melted

Water mix temp should be between 120°- 130° but no higher than 130° or it will ruin the yeast

In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients together and set aside

Place water mixture into a small mixer (with a dough hook attachment) and add dry ingredients

Mix dough on medium speed for 5 minutes

While dough is mixing, grease or spray loaf pan and set aside

After 5 minites, turn dough over onto a lightly floured surface and shape into an oblong ball

Place dough into prepared loaf pan, cover with a small hand towel and set pan onto a warm surface to rise

? IMPORTANT ?Do not disturb pan while dough is rising or the loaf will sink and will not turn out properly!!!

Allow dough to rise until it is about 1"-2" above the lip of the pan (approx 1 1/2 - 2 hours)

Gently place loaf into preheated oven and bake 90-120 minutes or until loaf sounds "hollow" when tapped on

* Optional * I spread butter over the loaf with a paper towel while the loaf is still warm to give the bread an extra buttery taste when sliced