Dessert Recipes - Buttermilk Bread Recipe

Ingredients  

• 6 cups un-sifted flour

• 3 Tbs sugar

• 2 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp baking soda

• 1 package F1eischmann's Active Dry Yeast

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1 cup water

• 1/3 cup margarine

Makes 2 loaves

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Method:

1. Combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and un-dissolved yeast.

2. Heat buttermilk, water and margarine over low heat until liquids are warm. (Mixture will appear curdled.) Add to dry ingredients; beat for 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally.

3. Add 1 cup flour. Beat at high speed for 2 minutes. Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough. Turn onto floured board; knead about 8 to 10 minutes.

4. Place in greased bowl; grease top. Cover; let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down; turn onto floured board. Divide dough in half. Shape into loaves.

5. Place each in a greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pan. Cover; let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

6. Bake at 375°F about 35 minutes, or until done. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.