Bread And Butter Recipe
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Ingredients
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Bread
Butter
Method
Bread Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (1.5 cups) with sugar (2 tbs) and active dry yeast (2 tbs). Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour (4 cups) and salt (1 tsp).
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Once the yeast mixture is frothy, pour it into the flour mixture along with melted unsalted butter (4 tbs). Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- 6
Shape the Loaf
After the dough has risen, punch it down and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
- 7
Second Rise
Cover the loaf with a cloth and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
- 8
Bake
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- 9
Cool Down
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Butter Preparation
- 10
Mix Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine softened unsalted butter (1 cup), minced garlic (2 tbs), chopped fresh parsley (2 tbs), and salt (1 tsp).
- 11
Blend Until Smooth
Using a fork or a handheld mixer, blend the ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
- 12
Chill
Transfer the garlic herb butter to a small serving dish or wrap it in plastic wrap to form a log. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
