Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup butter (margarine or butter flavored shortening - room temperature)
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk (2% will work too)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients together EXCEPT for the milk.
  • Pour in the milk in about 1/3 cup at at time and stir with a wooden spoon. Repeat until all of the milk is incorporated.
  • Turn dough out to countertop, lightly dusted with flour.
  • Gently knead the dough until everything is combined but try not to knead the dough more than 10 times to prevent a tough loaf of bread.
  • To knead dough: fold it in half, gently press the dough away from you with the heel of your hand and then turn the dough. Repeat.
  • Form into a round ball and flatten dough until it is about 1 1/2 - 2 inches thick.
  • Place dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Score a 1/2" deep cross on the top of the bread with a sharp knife, this will help the bread bake through.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until pale brown in color. If you turn the bread over and tap on it, it should sound hollow.
  • For best results allow bread to cool on a wire rack before cutting, at least 30 minutes.