Brother's Bread

  1. In a standing mixer fitted with a dough hook combine the yeast and water, mixing slowly until yeast is dissolved.
  2. Stir in salt and sugar.
  3. Mix well.
  4. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  5. Beat for 5 minutes, gradually adding flour until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
  6. Turn out on a lightly floured surface.
  7. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes, until dough is smooth and elastic, adding flour as necessary to prevent stickiness.
  8. Lightly oil a large bowl.
  9. Place dough in bowl and turn to coat on all sides.
  10. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
  11. Alternatively, cover with plastic wrap and let rise slowly in the refrigerator for 10 to 12 hours or overnight.
  12. Line a baking sheet with kitchen parchment or sprinkle with cornmeal.
  13. Punch down the dough.
  14. Divide in half, shape into 2 round loaves, and place on the baking sheet.
  15. Carve an X in the top of the loaf and spray with vinegar.
  16. Place in a cold oven and turn the oven on to 400 degrees F for 45 minutes.
  17. Transfer to wire rack to cool.

active dry yeast, water, salt, sugar, flour, cornmeal, white distilled vinegar

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/brothers-bread-recipe.html (may not work)

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