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My Grandmas Bread Recipe


My Grandmas Bread Recipe
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This is my Grandma's bread recipe. I grew up next door to her, and she would bake it almost every day. She used milk fresh from our cows and scalded it, and of course made it all by hand. I've changed the recipe so I can use my stand mixer, and al... More

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Ingredients
  • 2 c. whole milk at 110º F
  • 4 1/2 tsp. yeast
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/8 c. butter, softened
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 5-6 c. bread flour

Directions
  1. Place milk in a warmed stand mixer bowl fitted with the dough hook. Add yeast and sugar. Stir and allow to dissolve for 5 minutes.
  2. Add butter, egg, salt, and 3 c. flour. Mix on low for 5 minutes.
  3. Add 2 more cups flour and raise speed to medium. Mix for 8 more minutes. Add more flour as necessary.
  4. When done mixing, turn onto a lightly floured surface a knead just a few times by hand. Place in a greased bowl and cover with a damp towel. Put in a warm dry place and let raise until doubled in size (around an hour).
  5. Punch down. With greased hands form into loaves and/or buns. Place in greased loaf pans or on a greased cookie sheet. Cover and let rise for another half-hour. Bake in a preheated 350º F oven for 40-45 minutes for loaves and 30-35 minutes for buns. Turn out onto cooling racks and top with butter.

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Homemade is the best thanks great recipe


Old Fashion Homemade is the best. Great Recipe. Its a keeper. Love the Smell of fresh bread baking! You got my 5. :)


Love homemade bread, great post, thanks for sharing. You have my 5


Wow ~ I bet her house smelled wonderful! Thanks for posting a family heirloom recipe.


Yummy.....love homemade bread.
Susie


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