This homemade bread is a family tradition that is easy to make. It is completely fluffy and reminiscent of Grandma Sycamores' beloved bread.
Cook time30 to 35 minutes
Servings2 loaves
Equipment
- big mixing tub
- stand mixer
- two 4×8-inch loaf pans
- thermometer
Ingredients
- 5 to 6 Cups of bread flour
- Two cups and Half of warm water (105-115 degrees Fahrenheit)
- 1/4 Cup of softened butter
- 1 large spoon of dry active yeast
- 1 large spoon of sugar
- 2 small spoons of salt
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Instructions
- Pour in a half-cup of warm water, and combine the yeast and sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Allow for 5 minutes for the yeast to react. If it doesn't, toss it out and go get some fresh yeast.
- Combine the remaining water and half of the flour in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Combine the remaining flour, salt, and butter in a mixing bowl.
- Using a stand mixer, whisk well and knead for about eight minutes.
- Form a ball and return it to the bowl.
- Cover it and set it aside for 1.5 hours, until it has doubled in size.
- Grease two 4×8-inch loaf pans well.
- Knead the dough again for a few minutes after deflating it with your hand.
- Place the dough in the molds.
- Cover and allow to grow for another hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- Place the grid in the middle, and bake at 350 degrees F for around 30 to 35 minutes.
- Leave them to rest.
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Notes
The first loaf is good to eat, and the second freezes well. A thermometer is recommended to ensure the water temperature is correct.
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