Basic White Bread Without a Bread Machine
If 11 cents per serving falls in your budget, Basic White Bread Without a Bread Machine might be a tremendous gluten free and vegetarian recipe to try. This recipe makes 8 servings with 42 calories, 1g of protein, and 3g of fat each. A mixture of butter, granulated sugar, milk, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes.
Instructions
In a microwave-safe liquid measuring cup, combine the water, milk and butter. Microwave for 1 minute, and then stick a thermometer in the mixture. It should be about 125 degrees or hotter. If it’s hotter, let it cool down to about 125 degrees.In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 1 cup of the flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Gradually add the 125 degree liquid mixture to the flour mixture and stir well.
Add remaining flour 1 cup at a time until you have a dough that is not too dry, nor too sticky.Attach the dough hook to the mixer and knead with the mixer for about 8 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic.Rub a second bowl with butter.
Put the dough in the greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour. Press it down and pat it into a rectangle.
Roll into a cylinder and put the cylinder in a greased and floured 8 ½ by 4 ½ inch loaf pan.
Put the loaf pan in a warm place and let it rise for 1 hour.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Bake for 45 minutes or until loaf is browned and feels hollow when tapped.
Let cool completely, then remove from the pan and slice.