Buttermilk White Bread
Yield: 2 loaves
Source: Reagan, Baking Circle member
6 - 6 1/2 C flour
3 Tbs. sugar
4 3/4 tsp. yeast
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup water
1/3 cup butter
approx. 2 Tbs. honey (optional)
In large bowl combine 3 cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt and soda. Heat buttermilk, water and butter to 120-130 degrees. Stir into dry ingredients. Stir in remaining flour.
Knead. Cover; let rest on surface 10 minutes. Divide dough in half, shape, put in loaf pans (8 x 4) and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
When using ABM, no need to heat liquids. Follow machines directions for kneading, etc. Remove and shape for baking in oven.
comments
Submitted by --jej on Sat, 2011-03-12 19:26.
elsa, Do you know if powdered buttermilk works successfully in this recipe? TIA
Submitted by elsa on Mon, 2011-03-28 14:43.
jej - sorry for the long delay in answering. Yes, I have made this bread with the powdered buttermilk.