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easy bucket bread

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Bob Howard
Walla Walla, WA

This bread is about the easiest bread to make and delivers a nicely textured and tasteful bread that can be used for sandwiches, bread crumbs, etc.

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 3 Hr 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For easy bucket bread

  • 3 c
    100 -110 degree water
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    kosher salt
  • 6 1/2 c
    bread flour
  • 3 Tbsp
    powdered milk

How To Make easy bucket bread

  • 1
    You will need to get a 6 quart plastic food storage container with lid. Drill or make a small hole in the lid. I bought 2 of them from Amazon.com for $12.34.
  • 2
    Add 3 cups of 100 - 110 degree water to the bucket.
  • 3
    Add the kosher salt, yeast, and powdered milk to the water and swish it around a bit.
  • 4
    Add all 6 1/2 cups of the bread flour and either using your hands or a spoon mix until all the ingredients are combined but not over mixed.
  • 5
    Put the lid on the bucket and place the bucket in a warm location. After approximately 2 hours the dough will have rose to within 2 to 3 inches of the top of the bucket.
  • 6
    Remove the lid and lightly flour the top of the dough while still in the bucket. Lightly flour a kneading surface and dump the dough out of the bucket. Knead the dough using additional flour as needed to prevent sticking (dough is a wet dough).
  • 7
    After kneading the dough for approximately 2 - 3 mins, divide the dough into 2 pieces. Form each piece into a loaf and place each one in its own well greased bread pan.
  • 8
    Cover pans with a paper or cotton towel and place in a warm location ( I place mine in a lighted oven) and allow to raise until doubled in size. This may take anywhere from 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • 9
    Once dough has rose approximately 1 1/2 to 2 inches above the bread pan. If using the oven, remove the pans and preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • 10
    Bake until bread is golden brown and the inside temp is between 195 and 200 degrees. Remove the bread from the oven and bread pans. Allow to cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before eating.
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