Zwieback

Name: Zwieback
Ingredients: 2 cups milk; 1 cup butter (at room temperature); 2 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast; 1/2 cup lukewarm water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 6 cups flour

7 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

2 cups milk
1 cup butter (at room temperature)
2 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast
1/2 cup lukewarm water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
6 cups flour

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water and sugar; let rise.
2

Scald milk and allow to cool.
3

In a large bowl, combine milk, butter, yeast and salt.
4

Beat in enough flour to make a stiff batter.
5

Add more flour to make a smooth soft dough.
6

Knead well.
7

Cover and let rise until dough doubles in bulk.
8

Form buns the size of a large walnut.
9

Place a smaller bun on top of a larger one, and press down firmly with one finger so that the two stick together.
10

Place on a greased pan.
11

Let rise until doubled in bulk.
12

Bake in 350 F oven for about 15-20 minutes.