A big loaf of this simple white bread will satisfy the most hungry farmer. City folks will love it too!
Original recipe makes 1 – 3 pound loaf
Ingredients
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, chilled and diced
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PREP
20 mins
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COOK
40 mins
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READY IN
2 hrs 30 mins
Directions
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of flour and salt. Cut in the butter and stir in the yeast mixture. Beat in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Butter a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
- Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Form the dough into a large oval loaf. Place onto the prepared pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes. When the loaf is risen, cut a 1/2 inch deep cross onto the top of it. Brush the top with water before baking.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until bottom of loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition
Calories: 295 kcal
Carbohydrates: 52.1 g
Cholesterol: 14 mg
Fat: 5.8 g
Fiber: 2.1 g
Protein: 7.5 g
Sodium: 232 mg
