Popcorn Bread Recipe

How to make it

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• Combine the water and milk in a large mixing bowl and stir in yeast and sugar.
• Let stand about 10 minutes until surface is bubbly (proofing).
• Pick through the popcorn and discard any unpopped kernels.
• Run the popcorn through a blender or food processor until it is the consistency of cornmeal.
• Add to the mixture in the bowl with the salt.
• Beat in the eggs and melted butter and gradually work in all the flour.
• Turn out on a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes or so, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
• Grease a large bowl and put the dough into it, turning to coat the entire surface.
• Cover and let rise in a warm spot, usually 25 to 30 minutes.
• Punch it down while still in the bowl.
• Cover and let rise once more.
• Turn out onto a floured surface and separate into 3 pieces. For hamburger buns, divide one of those thirds into eight rounds. If you wish, you may make some of the dough into loaves and the rest into buns.
• Shape into loaves (or buns) and place in 3 greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pans (or on a baking sheet).
• Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and tests done.
• Remove from oven and brush melted butter over top.