Best 3 Dans Old Fashioned White Bread Recipes
In the world of bread making, few classics can compare to the humble yet delightful dans old fashioned white bread. Its soft, fluffy texture, mild flavor, and versatile nature have made it a beloved staple in kitchens across the globe. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out on your culinary journey, mastering the art of crafting this timeless bread is a skill that will bring joy to your table for years to come.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
DAN'S OLD FASHIONED WHITE BREAD
This is a rich, old-fashioned white bread I've improved on from my grandmother. It is a must to make several batches because this bread just disappears around people.
Provided by Dano_77
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes White Bread Recipes
Time 3h35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pour milk in a heatproof bowl, and gently warm in a microwave oven set on Low until milk is about 100 degrees F (38 degrees C), about 15 seconds. Mix in the sugar and honey, and stir to dissolve. Mix in the yeast, and let stand until the yeast activates and forms a creamy layer on the milk, about 15 minutes.
- Place 4 cups of bread flour and the salt into the mixing bowl of a stand mixer; pour in the yeast mixture, and mix on slow speed with a mixing paddle until thoroughly combined, about 1 minute; dough will be very wet. Add the butter, and mix in the remaining 2 cups of bread flour, or as needed, until the dough begins to gather itself into a ball. Change the fitting from the mixing paddle to a dough hook, and machine-knead the dough until smooth and springy, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer the dough onto a well-floured work surface, and knead until you see the surface of the dough begin to break during folding and kneading. Roll dough into a ball, and place into a lightly floured large bowl. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel, and set into a warm place to rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Spray 2 9x5-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
- Punch down the dough, remove to the floured surface, and knead for 2 more minutes; cut the dough in half with a sharp knife. Form the dough into logs, adding more flour if necessary, and place the loaves into the sprayed pans. Cover the pans with a kitchen towel, and place into a warm place to rise until doubled, about 1 more hour.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place the bread loaves into the preheated oven, and turn the heat down to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake until the tops are golden brown and the loaves make a hollow sound when thumped, about 25 minutes. Cool the pans on baking racks for about 5 minutes before turning the bread loaves out to finish cooling on racks. Cover the loaves with a kitchen towel as they cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 178.8 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
DAN'S OLD FASHIONED WHITE BREAD
This is a rich, old-fashioned white bread I've improved on from my grandmother. It is a must to make several batches because this bread just disappears around people.
Provided by Dano_77
Categories White Bread
Time 3h35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pour milk in a heatproof bowl, and gently warm in a microwave oven set on Low until milk is about 100 degrees F (38 degrees C), about 15 seconds. Mix in the sugar and honey, and stir to dissolve. Mix in the yeast, and let stand until the yeast activates and forms a creamy layer on the milk, about 15 minutes.
- Place 4 cups of bread flour and the salt into the mixing bowl of a stand mixer; pour in the yeast mixture, and mix on slow speed with a mixing paddle until thoroughly combined, about 1 minute; dough will be very wet. Add the butter, and mix in the remaining 2 cups of bread flour, or as needed, until the dough begins to gather itself into a ball. Change the fitting from the mixing paddle to a dough hook, and machine-knead the dough until smooth and springy, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer the dough onto a well-floured work surface, and knead until you see the surface of the dough begin to break during folding and kneading. Roll dough into a ball, and place into a lightly floured large bowl. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel, and set into a warm place to rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Spray 2 9x5-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
- Punch down the dough, remove to the floured surface, and knead for 2 more minutes; cut the dough in half with a sharp knife. Form the dough into logs, adding more flour if necessary, and place the loaves into the sprayed pans. Cover the pans with a kitchen towel, and place into a warm place to rise until doubled, about 1 more hour.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place the bread loaves into the preheated oven, and turn the heat down to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake until the tops are golden brown and the loaves make a hollow sound when thumped, about 25 minutes. Cool the pans on baking racks for about 5 minutes before turning the bread loaves out to finish cooling on racks. Cover the loaves with a kitchen towel as they cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 178.8 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
KITTENCAL'S OLD FASHIONED WHITE BREAD
This recipe goes back years and I still make it today, the dough is a pleasure to work with and always produces a soft high delicious loaf of bread --- sometimes it's not the ingredients but the method used, I have been baking bread for long enough to know all the secrets, follow the directions and I think you will be very pleased with this bread! --- Canadian members use all purpose white flour, for U.S. members use white bread flour --- I suggest to make this with a heavy-duty stand mixer but if you do not have one this can be made by hand --- just a tip, to create a perfect rising temperature for yeast bread/buns, just before you start making the recipe turn your stove on to 200 degrees F and leave it on for a couple of minutes then turn it off, you can rise your dough in the oven, works every time, but don't forget to turn the oven off or you will have to rise it at room temperature lol! --- this dough can be used for many different recipes, it makes a wonderful cinnamon-raisin swirl bread --- for pan greasing see my recipe#78579
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h30m
Yield 1 (8x4-inch) bread
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fit a heavy-duty stand mixer with kneader blade.
- In a small saucepan scald 1/2 cup milk with 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons salt until very warm stirring with a spoon until no sugar or salt granules remain; set aside until luke-warm (for faster cooling place in the fridge for about 15-20 minutes on your top fridge shelf).
- Place 4 cups white flour and 3 tablespoons shortening (or lard) in the stainless steel mixing bowl along with the warm milk mixture; cover bowl with a towel to keep the milk warm.
- In a cup mix together 1-1/4 cups warm water with 2 teaspoons sugar, mix with a spoon until the sugar is dissolved; add in 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast, stir with a spoon for about 15 seconds.
- Place a towel over the cup and proof for about 8-10 minutes or until foamy.
- Place the water/yeast mixture in the bowl.
- Start mixing/kneading add in more flour as needed to create a soft smooth dough (about 8 minutes).
- Remove the dough to a very lightly floured surface; cover with a clean tea towel and let rest for about 5-8 minutes.
- Gather up the dough and shape into a ball, then place in a large well greased bowl.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour (I use my oven!).
- Punch down the dough and place on a surface.
- Using hands (not a rolling pin) flatten to a 10 x 14-inch rectangle (trust me this dough will shape beautifully, no need for a rolling pin!).
- Roll the dough up tightly then seal the long seam.
- Using a knife slice off the dough ends just enough to fit into your 8x4-inch pan, then pinch the dough ends together to seal (you can shape the two ends in a ball and freeze to make buns or discard the dough).
- Place in a dark metal 8 x 4-inch bread pan.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 30-40 minutes or until doubled.
- Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tips:
- Activate the yeast properly: Check the expiration date of the yeast and make sure the water is lukewarm (around 110-115°F or 45°C) to activate the yeast.
- Measure ingredients accurately: Use a kitchen scale to measure ingredients for precise results.
- Knead the dough well: Kneading helps develop the gluten in the dough, resulting in a strong and elastic texture. Knead for at least 5-7 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place (around 75-80°F or 24-27°C) until it has doubled in size. This usually takes about 1-2 hours.
- Shape the dough gently: When shaping the dough into loaves, handle it gently to avoid deflating it.
- Bake the bread in a preheated oven: Preheat the oven to the desired temperature before baking the bread. This helps create a crispy crust and ensures the bread bakes evenly.
- Check the internal temperature: Insert a toothpick or a thermometer into the center of the bread to check if it's done. The internal temperature should reach 190-200°F or 88-93°C.
- Let the bread cool before slicing: Allow the bread to cool for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing. This helps the bread set and prevents it from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Baking homemade white bread is a rewarding experience that yields a delicious and versatile staple. By following these tips and the detailed instructions provided in the recipe, you can easily create a classic white bread that will impress your family and friends. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don't be discouraged if your first attempt doesn't turn out exactly as you hoped. Keep experimenting, adjusting ingredients and techniques, and you'll eventually master the art of baking perfect white bread.
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