Bread

This is going to be an ongoing posting when I make a new bread I will post the recipe on here for every one to read . Please if you have any tips or questions feel free to ask.


Basic White Bread
1/4 c lukewarm water
1 package of active dry yeast
1t sugar
1/4-1/2t salt
1c lukewarm milk
4c(about) white flour

mix yeast and water and sugar let sit in a warm room for 10 min
add 2T flour and the salt mix with hand
add butter and then milk mix well then slowly add the flour

mix well cover with warm damp oiled cloth allow to sit for 1 hour or until dough doubles in size
knead for 5-15 min
form into loaf ( pre heat oven to 425-450)
put into a greased loaf pan and cover with cloth for 1 more hour

place in oven bake for about an hour or until golden brown and sounds hollow when thumped

remove from oven for soft crust put butter on top and cover with cool damp cloth
for hard crust don't cover


100% wheat variation

replace white flour with 100% whole wheat flour and add either 1 T of honey or molasses

I use King Arthur brand 100% whole wheat flour
also note wheat bread is denser and the crust is harder



Kind Regards,
KB