Buttermilk Bread

Name: Buttermilk Bread
Ingredients: 1 envelope active dry yeast; 1/4 c. lukewarm water; 2 c. warm buttermilk; 1/4 c. sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 3/4 tsp. baking soda; 6 c. presifted flour; 1/4 c. melted butter

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 envelope active dry yeast
1/4 c. lukewarm water
2 c. warm buttermilk
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
6 c. presifted flour
1/4 c. melted butter

Directions

1

Soften yeast in water.
2

Add buttermilk, sugar, salt and baking soda.
3

Mix. Add 3 cups of the flour.
4

Beat until smooth.
5

Stir in butter.
6

Add remaining flour to make a light dough.
7

Turn onto lightly floured board.
8

Knead for about 8 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
9

Place dough in greased bowl, turning dough to grease all surfaces; cover; let rise for about 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in bulk.