Buttertop White Bread Loaves
2 packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup lukewarm water (95-100°)
2 1/2 cups buttermilk, warmed (95-100°)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
7 cups bread flour, more if necessary
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened plus 3 Tablespoons, melted
2 teaspoons salt
Adjust oven rack to position 2. Preheat oven to Standard Bake at 100°. In a large mixer with dough hook attachment, combine warm water and yeast. Mix lightly and let sit until bubbly, about 5 minutes. Stir in buttermilk and sugar. Turn mixer on low to mix. Add bread flour 1 cup at a time. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add 3 Tablespoons softened butter and salt. Knead in the mixer for
After Baking: Remove from loaf pan and cool on baking rack- this will prevent the bottom from becoming soggy. Let cool and slice.
Makes 2 loaves.
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