Ingredients
The following ingredients have 9 Servings
- 1 C scalded milk cooled to body temperature
- 1/4 C lukewarm water
- 1/4 C melted butter
- 1/4 C honey
- 2 eggs - slightly beaten
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3 1/2 C bread flour
- 1/4 C whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. yeast
- Melted Butter (sunflower, sesame or poppy seeds for top)
Instruction
- In a large bowl combine the flours, salt, and yeast.
- In a stand mixer on low speed, combine the milk, water, melted butter and honey.
- Add the eggs one at a time and continue beating gently until thoroughly combined.
- Add the flour a cup at a time and mix just enough to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic, adding a little more flour as necessary. (Or use the dough hook and your stand mixer which will probably take a couple of minutes less to get that smooth and elastic result).
- Place dough in a large buttered bowl, turning to butter top. Cover with a clean towel and let rise for about 1 hour in a warm place, free of drafts. Punch dough down; knead until smooth and let stand for 15 minutes longer.
- Put prepared dough into a large loaf pan. Spread melted butter over top and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired; press the seeds into the dough a bit. Let rise for 10 minutes.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes. Top should be a nice golden brown.
