My Sheepherder Bread

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Advanced
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A hearty, soft-crust loaf with a hint of sweetness, perfect for rustic meals.
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This Sheepherder Bread is a comforting, substantial loaf that delivers a wonderful balance of soft crumb and sturdy structure. Made with a blend of warm and cold water, sugar, and shortening, it creates a tender texture that stays fresh for days. The slight sweetness from the sugar complements savory dinners or pairs beautifully with jam for breakfast. It’s an international-style bread that feels homemade and hearty, ideal for family gatherings or cozy weeknight meals. Simple ingredients come together to create a satisfying staple that brings warmth and tradition to your table every time you bake it.

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My Sheepherder Bread

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2 Calories: 1800.9

Description

This Sheepherder Bread is a comforting, substantial loaf that delivers a wonderful balance of soft crumb and sturdy structure. Made with a blend of warm and cold water, sugar, and shortening, it creates a tender texture that stays fresh for days. The slight sweetness from the sugar complements savory dinners or pairs beautifully with jam for breakfast. It&# 226;ÂÂs an international-style bread that feels homemade and hearty, ideal for family gatherings or cozy weeknight meals. Simple ingredients come together to create a satisfying staple that brings warmth and tradition to your table every time you bake it.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, shortening, and salt.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium heat until hot and the sugar and salt are dissolved.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup cold water to cool the mixture to lukewarm.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of the flour and the yeast.
  5. Pour the warm liquid mixture into the flour and yeast.
  6. Beat the mixture for 2 minutes until smooth and combined.
  7. Gradually add the remaining 2 1/2 to 3 cups of flour, mixing until the dough is stiff and holds together.
  8. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 3 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
  9. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  10. Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal portions.
  11. Shape each portion into a loaf and place in greased 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  12. Cover and let rise again for 30 to 45 minutes, until doubled in size.
  13. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  14. Bake the loaves for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
  15. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1800.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33.9g53%
Saturated Fat 11.0g56%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 9758.1mg407%
Total Carbohydrate 326.4g109%
Dietary Fiber 10.5g42%
Sugars 31.2g
Protein 39.0g78%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

You may substitute 1 cup of oat bran for 1 cup of the flour for a heartier texture.

Whole wheat flour or other whole grain flours can also be substituted for up to 1 cup of the all-purpose flour for added nutrition.

Ensure the liquid mixture is lukewarm, not hot, before adding the yeast to avoid killing the yeast.

Keywords: bread, sheepherder, homemade, yeast, flour, shortening, sugar, vegan, hearty, loaf, baking, rustic, soft, traditional, comfort food
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