big ole bill's buttermilk bread

Anywhere, AL
Updated on Mar 11, 2021

Very soft bread with a nice crust.

prep time 4 Hr
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 5 1/2 cups flour (bread flour works best)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 packages active style dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt (any other will work if you dont have it)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees is best)
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

How To Make big ole bill's buttermilk bread

  • Step 1
    Mix yeast and warm water in a bowl. Let it set for around 10 minutes or until frothy.
  • Step 2
    Heat buttermilk and butter in a sauce pan until it has melted. Set aside until cool.
  • Step 3
    Place all dry ingredients except flour in a mixer's bowl. Add 3 cups of flour, one cup at a time while mixing with a dough hook. Add yeast and buttermilk mixture. Add the remaining flour and mix until dough is not sticky.
  • Step 4
    Kneed dough on floured surface for a few minutes until the dough is soft and smooth.
  • Step 5
    Place the dough in a bowl that was greased with cooking oil. Turn the dough in the bowl so the other side is also greased. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Allow it to rise in a warm area until doubled in size. This should be around 2 hours give or take.
  • Step 6
    Punch down the dough and knead a few times then divide it in half and knead a few more times. Shape into 2 separate loaves and place each in a greased bread pan.
  • Step 7
    Cover pans with plastic wrap and let it rise until dough is about 1 inch above top of bread pans.
  • Step 8
    Bake in 375 degree pre-heated oven for 20 to 30 minutes until lightly golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  • Step 9
    When finished, removed from pan and place loaves on wire cooling rack. Cut a slice off and dump a boat load of butter on it. Enjoy!

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Category: Other Breads
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Bread

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