bread essentials: pullman loaf

How To Make bread essentials: pullman loaf

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place)
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  Chef’s Note: To make a loaf of Pullman bread, you will need a Pullman pan. The one I that have has been used to make well over 100 Pullman loaves, and here is a link on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/USA-Pan-Bakeware-Nonstick-Aluminized/dp/B002UNMZPI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503771562&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=pullman+loaf+pan&psc=1
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  BLOOMING THE YEAST
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  Proof the yeast by combining the warm water, and the sugar, and then adding the yeast.
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  Within 4 – 6 minutes the top of the water should begin turn foamy. If this does not occur, then your yeast is dead. Give it a proper burial, and get some fresher yeast.
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  THE BREAD
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  Add the flour, sugar, and salt to a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, and whisk to combine.
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  Put the mixer on low, then add the softened butter, and slowly pour in the water, and the yeast mixture.
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  When the dough begins to form, set the mixer to medium, and continue to mix for 8 – 9 minutes.
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  Chef’s Note: Depending on your stand mixer, you may need to occasionally stop and scrape down the sides.
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  Remove the dough from the mixer, and place into a lightly oiled, bowl.
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  Cover, and allow to rise, in a non-drafty area of the kitchen until doubled in size, about 1 – 1.5 hours.
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  Punch the dough down, and knead a few times on a flour-dusted surface.
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  Roll the dough out into a cylinder, the length of your Pullman pan. Then, lightly oil the pan and place the loaf inside.
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  Cover and allow to rise until it just about reaches the top of the pan, about 25 – 35 minutes.
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  While the dough is in its final rise, place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
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  Slide the top onto the Pullman pan.
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  Place into the oven until baked through, about 40 minutes.
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  Chef’s Tip: To get a good loaf, remove the lid from the Pullman pan in the last 5 minutes of baking.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Allow the bread to cool, before slicing. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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