Jim’S Buttermilk Bread

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Advanced
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Soft, tangy, and golden-brown homemade bread with a tender crumb
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This classic buttermilk bread is a comforting staple that delivers a perfect balance of tanginess and sweetness. The buttermilk provides a tender crumb and subtle sour note, while honey adds a hint of floral sweetness and helps achieve a beautifully golden crust. It’s incredibly soft and sliceable, making it ideal for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoyed with butter. This recipe is straightforward to make with pantry staples and requires no special equipment. ItâÂÂs perfect for weekend baking or any time you crave the aroma of fresh bread filling your kitchen. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.

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Jim’S Buttermilk Bread

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 81.1

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This classic buttermilk bread is a comforting staple that delivers a perfect balance of tanginess and sweetness. The buttermilk provides a tender crumb and subtle sour note, while honey adds a hint of floral sweetness and helps achieve a beautifully golden crust. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly soft and sliceable, making it ideal for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoyed with butter. This recipe is straightforward to make with pantry staples and requires no special equipment. ItâÂÂs perfect for weekend baking or any time you crave the aroma of fresh bread filling your kitchen. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Dissolve the yeast in the warm water in a large bowl.
  2. Mix in the honey and 1 cup of the buttermilk.
  3. Stir in 3 cups of flour until a soft dough forms.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm place for 15-20 minutes until it swells and bubbles.
  5. Dissolve the salt in the remaining 1 cup of buttermilk and mix in the olive oil.
  6. Add the salted buttermilk mixture and all but 1/2 cup of the remaining flour to the sponge.
  7. Mix until the dough becomes hard to stir, then turn it out onto a floured surface.
  8. Knead the dough, adding more flour as needed, until it is smooth and resilient, about 8-10 minutes.
  9. Lightly oil a clean bowl, return the dough to it, and turn to coat with oil.
  10. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  11. Turn the dough out onto a counter, punch it down to release air, and divide into two equal pieces.
  12. Shape each piece into a loaf and place in greased 8-inch bread pans.
  13. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and let rise again for about 45 minutes, or until the dough domes above the pan rims.
  14. Preheat the oven to 425 F (220 C).
  15. Bake the loaves for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 F (175 C).
  16. Continue baking for 30 minutes, or until the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  17. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 81.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.2g2%
Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Cholesterol 2.4mg1%
Sodium 95.4mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 15.8g6%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Sugars 12.9g
Protein 4.8g10%

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

Keywords: bread, buttermilk, homemade, yeast, honey, baking, soft, tangy, loaf, vegetarian, comfort food, artisan
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