Rich White Batter Bread

My mom's old fashioned recipe for bread that's made in a 2-lb. coffee can!

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4ounce) package  yeast
• 1⁄2 cup warm water
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 4 1⁄2 cups flour
• 2  tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water, blend in ginger and 1 T sugar. Let stand in warm place until mix is bubbly (about 15 minutes).
2. Stir in remaining sugar, salt, milk and oil.
3. Mix in flour one cup at a time. Place dough in well greased 2 lb coffee can. Let rise until doubled in size. Bake 60 minutes or until top is brown.