A Ground beef should be used within two days of purchase. Be sure to check the use by information on the package label before purchase. You can store ground beef safely in your refrigerator at 35 to 40 degrees, for one to two days. If you can't use it within that time, freeze it.
Quick loaf pans. Most quick loaf recipes (banana bread, zucchini bread) are written for 9 x 5 x 2 3/4-inch pans, a traditionally shaped loaf pan that's just slightly larger than a yeast bread loaf pan. Caveat emptor: Using a yeast loaf pan for a quick bread recipe may result in batter overflowing the pan. Likewise, using a quick bread pan for a yeast loaf recipe may result in a loaf that doesn't dome. These pans, though similar in size and shape, are not interchangeable. Quick loaves also can be baked in a longer, narrower pan (about 12 x 4 x 2 1/2 inches).
1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter two loaf pans. 2  Spread a light layer of yellow cornmeal on the loaf pans, if desired. 3  Set loaves in pans, cover with kitchen towel, and allow to rise until double in size or for about a half hour. 4  Bake bread for about 45 minutes or until golden brown. Set the bowl of yeast water aside for about 5 minutes while you work on the next 2 steps. 2  In a large bowl, add sugar, salt, and 1 cup of warm water. 3  Mix. 4  Check the small saucepan of milk and butter. 5  If the contents are warm to the touch, pour the liquid into the large bowl and mix.