RECIPES
White Bread
1 package .25 oz (8 g) dry yeast
1 tbsp. (15 ml) sugar
1 cup (250 ml) lukewarm water 3/4 cup (180 ml) lukewarm milk 3 ozs. (60 g) butter, melted
4 cups (1L) flour
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1.Combine the first five ingredients in a small bowl and allow to stand in a warm place until mixture begins to froth. About 10 minutes.
2.Inset dough hook into the mixer head. Sift flour and salt into the mixing bowl.
3.Start the mixer at speed 1 or 2, gradually add yeast mixture. Knead on speed 4 or 5 for 3 to 4 minutes or until the dough forms a smooth ball. Mixture will be wet and sticky. Remove dough from bowl using a spatula.
4.Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top of the dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 40 – 50 minutes.
5.Punch down, fold sides to centre and turn the dough over. Remove the dough from the bowl and place onto a
6.Cut dough in half and shape into two loaf pans. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in size. About
30 – 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
7.Bake for approximately 30 minutes. Baked loaves sound hollow when tapped.
Variations:
Breadsticks
1.Follow steps 1 – 5 from the White Bread recipe above.
2.Cut dough into 8 portions. In each portion cut 3/8” (1 cm) length slices.
3.Cut each slice into 3/8” (1 cm) strips and roll into thin long sticks.
4.Place onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush breadsticks with milk and sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds or seal salt.
5. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes or until dry and crisp and | 9 |
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golden brown. |
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