Description
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Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water (105–115°F) (474g)
- 1 Tablespoon active dry yeast*
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar (85g honey, 50g sugar)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 Tablespoons oil (canola or vegetable) (30 ml)
- 4–5 1/2 cups all-purpose or bread flour* (500g–688g)
Instructions
- Step 1- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the yeast, water, and a pinch of sugar or honey. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes until foamy and bubbly. (This “proofs” the yeast to ensure it is active. If it doesn’t foam, start over with fresh yeast.)
- Step 2- Mix Ingredients: Add the remaining sugar or honey, salt, oil, and 3 cups of flour. Mix to combine. Add another cup of flour and mix again. With the mixer running, add more flour, ½ cup at a time, until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. The dough should be smooth, elastic, and slightly sticky to the touch.
- Step 3– Knead the Dough: Mix on medium speed for 4-5 minutes, or knead by hand on a lightly floured surface for 5-8 minutes.
- Step 4- First Rise: Grease a large bowl with oil or cooking spray and place the dough inside, turning to coat. Cover with a dish towel or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 ½ hours.
- Step 5– Prepare Pans: Spray two 9×5” bread pans generously with cooking spray. (Optional: line the bottoms with parchment paper.)
- Step 6– Shape the Loaves: Punch down the dough to remove air bubbles. Divide into two equal portions. Shape each into a long loaf and place into the prepared pans.
- Step 7- Second Rise: Cover pans with a lightweight, dry dish towel (or lightly sprayed plastic wrap). Allow dough to rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until risen about 1 inch above the pans.
- Step 8– Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 30-33 minutes, or until golden brown. Tap the top of a loaf; it should sound hollow.
- Step 9– Cool and Finish: Invert the loaves onto a wire cooling rack. Brush tops with butter and let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- Step 10– Store: Once cooled, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg