BUTTERMILK & HONEY BREAD

Buttermilk & Honey Bread image

Provided by SharleneW

Time 2h45m

Yield 2 loaves, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup warm water
1 tablespoon dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 cups warm buttermilk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon salt
6 -6 1/2 cups unbleached white bread flour
1 egg, to glaze

Steps:

Lightly spray two small or one large loaf pan with non stick cooking spray or coat with melted butter.
Set them on a baking sheet and set aside.
In a kitchen aid mixing bowl, hand whisk the water, yeast and sugar together and let stand for 2 minutes.
Stir in buttermilk, butter, honey, salt and half the flour.
Stir with a wooden spoon.
Fit machine with a dough hook, then kneading, add in more flour as required to make a soft, but firm dough, about 8- 10 minutes.
Cover lightly with plastic wrap and let rise 45- 90 minutes until doubled in size.
Gently deflate dough and divide into two or keep as one loaf.
Shape into oblongs and place in prepared loaf pans.
Insert loaf pans into a large plastic bag and let rise until doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes.
Glaze well with a beaten egg.
(You can also brush loaf with melted butter).
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Place breads in oven and bake about 45 minutes until well browned.
Turn breads out onto a cooling rack and cool well before slicing.