A Child's First Bread
Prep
15m
Cook
30m
Wait
1h 50m
| Category: | Baking |
| Seasons |
Ingredients
Ingredients
| 11.34 g Yeast (active dry) |
| 37.5 g Sugar |
| 600 ml Warm Water |
| 780 g Unbleached Bread Flour |
| 15 g Kosher Salt |
| 42.5 g Butter or Lard |
| 15 ml Canola or Neutral Oil |
A Child's First Bread Directions
- Mix together the yeast, sugar, and water in a large bowl. Add 2 cups of the flour, then stir in the salt and butter. Set the bowl in a warm spot for about 10 minutes, until the mixture is foaming.
- Add the remaining 4½ cups flour, ½ cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When the dough begins to form a mass and pull away from the sides of the bowl, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Lightly coat a large bowl with oil. Place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat it lightly all over. Cover the bowl with a clean damp cloth and set it in a warm, draft-free place until the dough is doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- Lightly oil two loaf pans. Deflate the dough by punching it down with your fist, then turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough lightly again, just a few turns, and divide it into two equal pieces; form each piece into a loaf.
- Fit the loaves into the pans, seam side down, and cover them with the damp cloth. Let the loaves rise until doubled, about 40 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees (220°C (428°F)). When the loaves are ready, place them in the oven, lower the heat to 375 degrees (190°C (374°F)), and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Turn the loaves out onto baking racks and resist the temptation to slice into them before they are cool—about 1 hour.
Nutrition facts
Per Serving
| Kilocalorie: | 285 kcal |
| Carbs: | 48 g |
| Fat: | 6 g |
| Proteins: | 9 g |
