big ole bill's buttermilk bread

How To Make big ole bill's buttermilk bread

• 1

  Mix yeast and warm water in a bowl. Let it set for around 10 minutes or until frothy.
• 2

  Heat buttermilk and butter in a sauce pan until it has melted. Set aside until cool.
• 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.
• 4

  Kneed dough on floured surface for a few minutes until the dough is soft and smooth.
• 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.
• 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.
• 7

  Cover pans with plastic wrap and let it rise until dough is about 1 inch above top of bread pans.
• 8

  Bake in 375 degree pre-heated oven for 20 to 30 minutes until lightly golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
• 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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