White Mountain Bread Recipe
This versatile bread is perfect for sandwiches, toasting, or enjoying by itself with butter or jam.The simple recipe uses basic ingredients such as flour, yeast, salt, water, honey, and butter, making it a great option for novice bakers looking to hone their skills in the kitchen.
Equipment
- 1 pizza peel with a layer of parchment paper
- 1 wire rack
- 2 large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast or Bread Machine Yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
- 1 cup warm water 105-115 degrees F
- 6 cups all-purpose or bread flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup warm milk
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a mixing bowl, combine the dry yeast and sugar or honey.Add 1 cup of warm water and stir until everything is well mixed.Let the yeast mixture sit for about 5-8 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another large mixing bowl, combine 6 cups of all-purpose or bread flour with 1 tablespoon of salt.Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients: Pour the activated yeast mixture and 1 cup of warm milk into the flour mixture.Mix until a dough begins to form.
- Add butter: Incorporate the softened butter into the dough, continuing to mix until everything is well combined.Knead the dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for about 5-8 minutes or until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.Let the dough rise: Place the kneaded dough back into the mixing bowl, cover it with a tea towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours or until it doubles in size.
- Shape the dough: Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface.Shape it into a round loaf or divide it into two smaller loaves.Prepare for baking: Transfer the shaped dough onto a pizza peel with a layer of parchment paper or a lightly greased baking sheet.You can also sprinkle some cornmeal under the dough to prevent sticking.Cover it with a tea towel and let it rest for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven: While the dough is resting, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).Bake the bread: Place the dough into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bread has a golden brown crust and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.Let your homemade White Mountain bread cool on a wire rack before slicing and enjoying it!
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