COUNTRY WHITE BREAD - PANERA BREAD RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by MJH
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make the starter:. Using the starter ingredients listed above, combine water and yeast in medium bowl. Stir to dissolve yeast. Add flour and stir until thoroughly mixed. Cover with a cloth and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before using in the dough. Make the dough:. Using the dough ingredients listed above, combine the water, honey, and yeast in the bowl of a heavy duty stand mixer. Stir to mix thoroughly. Add shortening, flour, salt, and starter. Mix ingredients on low speed, with the mixer, until the dough is smooth and elastic (this usually takes me about 8 - 10 minutes). To test it for elasticity, pinch off a piece of dough, and stretch it between both thumbs and my fingers into a square. If the center stretches and becomes thin (like a windowpane) it's perfect. If the dough breaks easily instead of stretching, it's not ready yet. When ready, remove dough from mixing bowl. Divide the dough into two halves. Form each into a smooth ball. (You can wrap and freeze one of the loaves at this point.) Place the dough on the counter, or in a proofing basket, and cover with a warm, damp cloth. Rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Form the dough into a loaf shape (free form or use a loaf pan), and cover with a warm, damp cloth. Let rest another 30 minutes. Baking the bread:. Score the loaf (loaves) with a sharp knife. Spritz with some water and place in the pre-heated oven (if making a free form loaf, place on a preheated baking stone). Bake for 30 - 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown, and the temperature in the middle of the loaf is about 195ºF. Remove the bread from the oven and from the pan (if using one). Let cool about 30 minutes.
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Mahamed Seid
[email protected]Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe. I don't think I'll be making it again.
Gayle Johnson
[email protected]The bread turned out a bit dry. I think I might have overbaked it.
MD JUYEL GAMEPLAY
[email protected]The bread didn't rise as much as I expected. I think I might have made a mistake in the measurements.
Soph Mercer
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit confusing. The instructions weren't very clear and I had to guess at some of the steps.
SA FANS
[email protected]This bread is a bit too dense for my taste. I prefer a lighter, airier loaf of bread.
Arnold Mande
[email protected]Overall, I'm very happy with this recipe. It's easy to follow, the results are always delicious, and it's a great value for the price.
Mangi Khan
[email protected]I made this bread for breakfast this morning and it was a hit with my family. They loved the soft texture and the slightly sweet flavor.
Designer Ikram (Raj Ikram)
[email protected]This bread is perfect for making sandwiches. It's sturdy enough to hold up to all of your favorite fillings, but it's also soft and fluffy.
avery flemingthibert
[email protected]I love the way this bread smells while it's baking. It fills the whole house with a wonderful aroma.
Ma Khine
[email protected]I've made this bread several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for white bread.
Fazlur Rahman
[email protected]This bread is a bit more time-consuming to make than some other recipes, but it's worth the effort. It's so flavorful and has a great texture.
Sarai Togba
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out great! It was so delicious that I ate half of it before it even cooled.
jevon lively
[email protected]I've been baking bread for years, and this is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to follow and the results are always perfect.
elizabeth shilumbu
[email protected]I made this bread for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
SM Vines
[email protected]This is the best white bread recipe I've ever tried! The bread is so soft and fluffy, with a perfect crust. It's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just eating plain.