Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 6½ cups bread flour
- 3 teaspoons instant yeast
- 3 teaspoons sea salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups lukewarm water (may substitute with 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of water)
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter for brushing on the bread
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter for the loaf tins
Instructions
- Add the dry ingredients into a stand mixer bowl. Use the dough hook attachment. While the mixer is on, slowly add the water, butter, and honey. Knead on slow speed for 5-7 minutes until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Remove the dough, form into a round shape, and let it rise for 2 hours. Prepare loaf tins with butter.
- Divide and shape the dough into loaves, let rise for 40 minutes, then bake at 350°F for 40-42 minutes. Brush with butter and cool on a rack.
Notes
- If using active dry yeast, proof it first. See detailed instructions for yeast activation.
- Measure flour by weight for accuracy. Do not scoop directly from the bag.
- Store bread at room temperature or freeze for later use. Avoid refrigeration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 468mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
