BUTTERMILK AMERICAN LOAF BREAD(COOK'S ILLUSTRATED)
We found that sandwich bread improved markedly when kneaded with a standing mixer or food processor, which helped us resist the temptation to add extra flour.
Provided by Coppercloud
Categories Healthy
Time 2h10m
Yield 1 loaf, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 200 degrees. Once the oven temperature reaches 200 degrees, maintain the heat for 10 minutes, then turn off the oven.
- Mix 3 1/2 cups of the flour and the salt in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the dough hook. Mix the milk, water, butter, honey, and yeast in a 4-cup liquid measuring cup. Turn the machine to low and slowly add the liquid. When the dough comes together, increase the speed to medium and mix until the dough is smooth and satiny, stopping the machine two or three times to scrape dough from the hook, if necessary, about 10 minute (After 5 minutes of kneading, if the dough is still sticking to the sides of the bowl, add flour, 1 tablespoon at a time and up to 1/4 cup total, until the dough is no longer sticky.) Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface; knead to form a smooth, round ball, about 15 seconds.
- Place dough in very lightly oiled large bowl, rubbing the dough around the bowl to coat lightly. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and place it in the warmed oven until the dough doubles in size, 50 to 60 minutes.
- Gently press the dough into a rectangle 1 inch thick and no longer than 9 inches. With a long side facing you, roll the dough firmly into a cylinder, pressing with your fingers to make sure the dough sticks to itself. Turn the dough seam-side up and pinch it closed. Place the dough seam-side down in a greased 9 by 5-inch loaf pan and press it gently so it touches all four sides of the pan. Cover with damp cloth; set aside in warm spot until the dough almost doubles in size 20-30 minute.
- Keep one oven rack at the lowest position and place the other at the middle position and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Place an empty baking pan on the bottom rack. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour boiling water into the empty pan on the bottom rack and set the loaf onto the middle rack. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted at an angle from the short end just above the pan rim into the center of the loaf reads 195 degrees, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove bread from the pan, transfer to wire rack, and cool to room temperature. Slice and serve.
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Suraiya Jahan parisa
[email protected]Buttermilk bread is my favorite! This recipe is one of the best I've tried. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and it has a wonderful flavor.
Reina Zelaya
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point for buttermilk bread. I've been experimenting with different flours and add-ins, and I've always been happy with the results.
nick spritzer
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bread didn't rise properly. It was still edible, but it wasn't as good as I was hoping.
tufai Gujjar
[email protected]The instructions were a bit confusing, but the bread turned out great in the end.
Cecil Webster
[email protected]This bread is a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Corinthia Hardy
[email protected]I love this recipe! The bread is always so light and fluffy. I've even started using it to make French toast.
Dragon Ball Z
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the bread turned out beautifully. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches or toast.
Adrian Brown
[email protected]This bread is delicious! It's so soft and fluffy, and the buttermilk gives it a wonderful flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Prince Foysal vai
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of buttermilk, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The buttermilk adds a subtle tanginess that really complements the sweet bread. This bread is perfect for toast, sandwiches, or just eating on its ow
Cody Knight
[email protected]This buttermilk loaf bread is a keeper! The texture is incredibly soft and fluffy, and the flavor is perfectly balanced. I made it for my family's breakfast and they loved it. It was so good, we had to make it again the next day!