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Buttermilk Bread Recipe
This homemade buttermilk bread is soft, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it yields two delicious loaves.
Ingredients
Yeast and Dry Ingredients
- 1 packet yeast
- 1 pinch powdered ginger
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water (warm, 105F - 110F)
- 2 cups cultured buttermilk (warm, 105F - 110F)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (if using table salt, use 3/4 teaspoon)
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 6 cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1/4 cup butter (melted and cooled) (warm to the touch but not hot)
Instructions
- Mix yeast, ginger, sugar, and warm water; let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- Whisk buttermilk, honey, salt, and baking soda; add to yeast mixture.
- Add 3 cups flour and mix until smooth; incorporate melted butter.
- Gradually add remaining flour, knead until elastic; let rise 1.5 hours until doubled.
- Punch down, shape into two loaves, place in greased pans; let rise 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F; bake loaves 30 minutes, brush with melted butter, cool before slicing.
Notes
Ensure the dough is kneaded well for a soft crumb and good rise.