Buttermilk Bread

Buttermilk Bread

5 1/2 c to 6 c bread flour
3 T sugar
2 1/2 t kosher salt
2 1/4 t instant yeast
1/4 t baking soda
1/3 c unsalted butter, cut in cubes
1 c buttermilk
3/4 c water

In the bowl of the food processor add flour, sugar, salt, yeast & soda.  Run 30 seconds to combine. Add cubed butter. Pulse 10x to combine.

Combine buttermilk & water. Add to processor while running.  (Adding a bit more water if necessary to form dough into a ball.)

Run processor 45 seconds to knead the dough.

Remove from processor bowl & form into a ball.

Place into a covered container that will allow the dough to double in bulk. (This will take a minimum of 1 hour.)

Form into two loaves & place in buttered bread tins. Cover with dense cloth, (floured, heavy linen) or butter top of loaf & cover with cotton cloth or plastic wrap.

Allow to double in bulk.

If not buttered, brush with an egg wash of 1 egg & a small amount of water whisked together.

Bake in preheated 375°  oven for 30 minutes.

Remove from oven ---cool on wire rack ---eat & enjoy!


(To make by hand or in mixer with dough hook, mix according to standard methods.)