Sally Lunn bread, a classic tea time treat, is a slightly sweet, buttery bun with a delicate crumb and a distinctive muffin-like top. Renowned for its rich flavor and unique texture, this bread takes inspiration from French brioche and English muffins, resulting in a culinary delight that's both light and satisfying. This versatile bread can be enjoyed on its own or paired with sweet or savory accompaniments. This article presents two delectable variations of Sally Lunn bread: a traditional recipe for those seeking a classic experience and a vegan version for those with dietary restrictions or those seeking plant-based options. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfect bake.
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SALLY LUNN QUICK BREAD
This is a delicious, rich Sally Lunn that does not have yeast--making it very fast and easy to make. I often make this recipe as muffins, which are fantastic for snacking!!!
Provided by chuckzwood
Categories Quick Breads
Time 40m
Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
- Combine egg and milk.
- Cream shortening and sugar together, and add flour alternately with liquid mixture.
- Place in greased 9"x5" loaf pan or muffin pan and bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.1, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 20.5, Sodium 203.9, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 3.3
SALLY LUNN
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large liquid measuring cup, mix together yeast, sugar, and water; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place milk and butter in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until butter is melted. Remove from heat and let stand until mixture is lukewarm (110 to 115 degrees).
- In a large bowl, mix together flour and salt. Add milk mixture to flour mixture. Stir eggs into yeast mixture and add to flour mixture; stir until a stiff dough forms. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let stand in a cool place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Butter a Pullman loaf pan measuring 13 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches across the top and 12 3/4 by 3 3/4 inches across the bottom. Deflate dough by beating down with a wooden spoon for about 1 minute. Transfer dough to prepared loaf pan; cover and let rise until dough reaches top of pan, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Uncover dough and transfer to oven; bake until bread is dark and golden on top and sounds hollow when tapped with your knuckles, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven and turn bread out onto a wire rack; serve warm or let cool, if desired.
QUICK SALLY LUNN BREAD
A nice way to get around the usual requirement of yeast for this bread. This was taken a long time ago from a community or restaurant cookbook. My coworkers liked this bread alot.
Provided by Debbie R.
Categories Quick Breads
Time 55m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Beat yolks with 1/2 cup sugar. Add flour, baking powder and salt to sugar mixture alternately with milk. Add butter.
- Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into batter.
- Pour into greased loaf pan.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar on top.
- Bake 40-45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1961.3, Fat 41.7, SaturatedFat 22.3, Cholesterol 458.7, Sodium 2692.9, Carbohydrate 353.3, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 150.8, Protein 44.6
QUICK SALLY LUNN BREAD
Sally Lunn bread is normally made as a yeast bread, but this recipe from an old Joy cookbook is for a very quick version. I thought I'd try it and see how it works.
Provided by Susan Feliciano
Categories Other Breads
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°. Grease a large loaf pan, or 3 mini-loaf pans.
- 2. Sift together dry ingredients. Cream together shortening and sugar. Beat the eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture.
- 3. Add the sifted ingredients to the batter in 3 parts, alternately with the milk. Stir batter lightly until the ingredients are just blended.
- 4. Bake in a greased loaf pan (or 3 mini-loaf pans) about 35-40 minutes (less time needed for the mini loaf pans - it took 28 minutes for my loaves).
- 5. Cool in pans 5 minutes, then turn out on rack. Cool slightly before slicing.
SALLY LUNN BATTER BREAD
The tantalizing aroma of this golden loaf baking always draws people into my mother's kitchen. With its circular shape, it's a pretty bread, too. I've never seen it last more than 2 hours once it's out of the oven! - Jeanne Voss, Anaheim Hills, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, salt, eggs and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Do not knead. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Stir the dough down. Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool., Combine the honey butter ingredients until smooth. Serve with bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients, especially for the milk and butter. This will result in a more flavorful bread.
- Be sure to let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will ensure a light and fluffy bread.
- When baking the bread, keep an eye on it to make sure that it doesn't overcook. Overcooked bread will be dry and crumbly.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.
- Sally Lunn bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Sally Lunn bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply served with butter and jam. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is a great choice for bakers of all levels.
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