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Soft Buttermilk Bread Baking: 7 Tips for Success

Soft Buttermilk Bread Baking
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An easy-to-follow recipe for soft, homemade buttermilk bread with a tender crumb and slightly tangy flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 pinch powdered ginger extract
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup warm water (105F – 110F)
  • 2 cups cultured buttermilk (warm, 105F – 110F)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 cups bread flour
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mix warm buttermilk, honey, ginger extract, and salt.
  3. Add yeast and flour: Pour activated yeast into the wet ingredients. Gradually add 3 cups of bread flour, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, gradually adding remaining flour until smooth and elastic. Incorporate melted butter and knead until fully integrated.
  5. First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled. Punch down, divide, and shape loaves. Place shaped loaves in greased pans.
  6. Second rise and baking prep: Sprinkle baking soda over loaves, cover loosely, and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 375F (190C) during the last 15 minutes.
  7. Bake: Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 195-200F (90-93C). Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

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