Traditional White Bread
|
Amount |
Measure |
Ingredient -- Preparation Method |
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1/4 |
ounce |
yeast |
|
2 |
tablespoons |
honey |
|
1 1/4 |
cups |
warm water -- 110°F |
|
1/2 |
teaspoon |
salt |
|
3 1/2 |
cups |
bread flour -- or all purpose |
|
1/4 |
cup |
unsalted butter -- softened |
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In a large bowl add yeast to warm water and let proof around 5 minutes. Add butter, salt, and 2 cups of the flour. Mix well. Add flour 1/2 cup at a time mixing well until dough has pulled together. Turn out onto floured board and knead for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. You can also use a stand mixer and a dough hook to knead. Lightly oil a bowl and place dough in bowl turning to oil both sides. Cover and let rest until doubled in volume around 1 hour. Punch down dough and shape into a loaf and place in a greased 9x5 loaf pan. Cover and let rise again until doubled. Heat oven to 375°F. Bake 35-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan and let cool on rack. Makes 10 servings |
Per Serving: 229 Calories; 5g Fat (21.5% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 39g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 12mg Cholesterol; 110mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. |