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Soft homemade sponge cake with a golden brown crust, sliced on a rustic wooden board.

Bread Recipe

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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course bread, breakfast and brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 124 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 cups warm water 110°F
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
  • 5 1/2 cups bread flour

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Stir in yeast and allow to sit until the mixture becomes frothy, about 5-10 minutes.
    Buttered brown sugar mixture in a white bowl for baking dessert.
  • Add melted butter, salt, and half the flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until smooth. Gradually add the remaining flour to form a firm dough.
    Creamy dough mixture being whisked together in a white mixing bowl.
  • Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-9 minutes.
    Soft pizza dough ball on wooden surface with flour.
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal parts. Shape each into a loaf and place in two greased 9x5-inch loaf pans.
    Fluffy bread dough in two black bread pans ready to bake.
  • Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30-45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F.
  • After they've risen, bake the loaves for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
    Freshly baked bread in a rectangular loaf pan, cooling in the oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 171mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Crusty Bread Recipe
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