COUNTRY LOAF

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Serve your family with this delicious baked loaf sprinkled with cheese and olives made with Gold Medal® Better for Bread™ bread flour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 4h5m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 to 5 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ bread flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 package regular or quick active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
2 cups very warm water (120° to 130°)
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Mix 2 cups of the flour, the sugar and yeast in large bowl. Add warm water. Beat with wire whisk or electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let stand about 1 hour until bubbly.
  • Stir in oil and salt. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft, smooth dough forms. Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead about 10 minutes, adding flour as necessary to keep dough from sticking, until dough is smooth and springy.
  • Place dough in large bowl greased with shortening, turning dough to grease all sides. Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until double. Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
  • Grease uninsulated cookie sheet with shortening. Place dough on lightly floured surface. Gently shape into an even, round ball, without releasing all of the bubbles in the dough. Stretch sides of dough downward to make a smooth top. Place loaf with smooth side up on cookie sheet. Spray loaf with cool water. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in warm place 45 to 60 minutes or until almost double.
  • Place square pan, 8x8x2 or 9x9x2 inches, on bottom rack of oven; add hot water to pan until about 1/2 inch from the top. Heat oven to 425°.
  • Spray loaf with cool water; sprinkle lightly with flour. Carefully cut three 1/4-inch- deep slashes on top of loaf with sharp serrated knife.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until loaf is deep golden brown with crisp crust and sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack; cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 150 mg

Ansarul Hoque
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This bread is amazing! It's so soft and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Jabouin Lara
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect bread for my sandwiches.


Mervat Bazzi
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I made this bread for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy meal.


Jose Renteria
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This is the best country loaf recipe I've ever tried. The bread is delicious and the crust is perfect.


Barney Lmao
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect bread for any occasion.


Mirza Ali543
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This bread is so soft and fluffy. It's perfect for breakfast or lunch.


Hanro Erasmus
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I love the flavor of this bread. It's perfect for sandwiches or just eating on its own.


OIS CHoicE Media
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This is my go-to recipe for country loaf. It's always reliable and the bread is always delicious.


Kri_Sa Shakya
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I've tried a lot of country loaf recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bread is always perfect.


Emeka Dollar
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Assignment Wire
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this bread without any problems. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Nonto Mpanza
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The bread is absolutely delicious. I especially love the crispy crust.


Tina Curtis
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I've been looking for a good country loaf recipe for a while now, and this one is perfect. The bread is light and airy, with a slightly chewy crust. It's perfect for sandwiches or toast.


Baltu Islam
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This country loaf recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The bread is soft and flavorful, with a perfect crust. I will definitely be making this again.