INGREDIENTS
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Servings: 2 loaves (feel free to halve this recipe for just one loaf)
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4 and 1/2 teaspoons dry active yeast (or the equivalent of two packets)
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3/4 cup warm water
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon salt
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into pieces
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2 and 2/3 cup additional warm water
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9-10 cups all-purpose flour (*I swear by King Arthur brand…also sidenote…I am moving 5 minutes from their factory soon….woohoo!)
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4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, for brushing the tops of the loaves
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Additional butter/cooking spray, for greasing your rising bowl and loaf pans