Ingredients

The following ingredients have 20 Servings
  • 5 1/2 cups (780g) bread flour or all-purpose flour, (then more as needed)
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp rapid rise yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 3 Tbsp butter, (diced into 1 Tbsp pieces)
  • 2 tsp lemon juice

Instruction

  • In a bowl or in a large liquid measuring cup combine water, milk and butter. Heat in microwave until it reaches 120 - 130 on an instant read thermometer, about 1 - 2 minutes (it's okay if butter doesn't fully melt). 
  • Meanwhile add 5 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast to the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix for about 10 seconds to blend.
  • Pour warmed water mixture into flour mixture then pour in lemon juice. Mix on a fairly low speed for 1 minute. 
  • Scrape dough from paddle and switch to hook attachment, scrape sides of bowl. Set to a fairly low speed and let knead 4 minutes, while adding a little more flour if needed until dough consistency isn't sticky (it can stick to the bottom of bowl but shouldn't stick to the sides).
  • Meanwhile spray two 8 by 4-inch or 8 1/2 by 4 1/2-inch loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Divide dough into two equal portions, and shape into logs each 8-inches long. Transfer to prepared loaf pans.
  • Cover loaves with a large container such as a cake carrier or spray a sheet of plastic wrap with non-stick cooking spray and drape over loaf pans. Let rise until doubled in volume, about 25 minutes. 
  • Meanwhile preheat oven to 375 degrees. 
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown on top and hollow when tapped, about 22 - 25 minutes. Invert loaves onto wire racks to cool. 
  • Store loaves in an airtight container once they are almost finished cooling.
  • Recipe source: Cooking Classy