"Beard on Bread" was one of the very first cookbooks I ever purchased. I found his recipes to be quite reliable. This recipe uses less yeast than you might think is needed - the slower rise helps develop the taste of the bread. Beard describes this as a quite light bread, rather fine in texture and much enjoyed when fresh with a generous spreading of butter and preserves. Also popular for sandwiches and toast. Please note the amount of salt - Beard tended to salt a bit heavily, but I am posting as he wrote it. Posting this in response to a request.
Provided by duonyte
Categories Healthy
Time 5h45m
Yield 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add the yeast to 1/2 cup of the warm milk, along with 2 tbl sugar, and stir well until the yeast in completely dissolved. Allow the yeast to proof.
- Place the remaining milk, butter and salt in a bowl. (Beard liked a lot of salt, and I would use less). Stir in the flour, 1 cup at a time, with a wooden spoon.
- After the third cup, add the yeast mixture. Continue stirring in flour until the mixture is rather firm, which should take about 4 to 5 cups.
- Remove the dough to a floured board and knead, adding more flour as necessary, until it is supple, satiny and no longer sticky.
- Butter a bowl and place the dough in it, turning to coat all sides with the fat. Cover and allow to rise in a warm, draft-free spot until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Deflate the dough by punching firmly two or three times, return to the floured board, and knead 4 to 5 minutes more.
- Divide into two equal parts and shape into loaves. Place in well-buttered 9x5x3 in loaf tins, cover, and let rise again until doubled in bulk.
- Slash the loaves with a sharp knife and brush with lightly beaten egg white or water.
- Bake in a 400 deg. oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped with the knuckles.
- Remove the loaves from the pans and put them back in the oven a few minutes longer to become crisped.
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Omer Mohammed
[email protected]This is the best bread recipe I've found. It's easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Malik Ajmal
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Amr Ezzat
[email protected]This bread is perfect for sandwiches and toast. It's also great for croutons.
Derek George
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great.
Keeks
[email protected]This bread is delicious! I love the crispy crust and the soft, fluffy interior.
Shan Arain
[email protected]I was so impressed with this bread. It's the best homemade bread I've ever had.
Rashed Raj
[email protected]This bread is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
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[email protected]I've been making this bread for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches, toast, or just eating plain.
Micheal Richards
[email protected]This is my go-to bread recipe. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.
shiva gamer
[email protected]I love this recipe! The bread is always perfect and it's so easy to make.
Steve Jamrex
[email protected]This bread is amazing! It's so soft and fluffy, and it has a perfect crust.
Taha Tall
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The bread is delicious!
Armish moiz
[email protected]This is the best bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so simple to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Stanley Datus
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's so versatile - I've used it for sandwiches, toast, and even croutons.
Kevin Miller
[email protected]This bread is so easy to make and it turned out perfect! The crust was crispy and the inside was soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.