Country Crust Bread
Discover the ultimate comfort in every bite with this classic Country Crust Bread recipe, a timeless homemade delight that fills your kitchen with the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked bread. Perfectly soft and airy with a golden, slightly crisp crust, this easy-to-make bread combines simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and melted butter to create two irresistibly fluffy loaves. Kneaded to perfection and baked until beautifully browned, this bread is ideal for sandwiches, toast, or pairing with your favorite hearty soup. With just 25 minutes of prep time and straightforward, beginner-friendly steps, this recipe brings the heartwarming tradition of homemade bread right to your table. Perfect for bakers of all skill levels, this Country Crust Bread will quickly become a cherished household staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour, the active dry yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add the warm water and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring after each addition, until a soft dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Add small amounts of flour as needed to prevent sticking.
Lightly grease a large bowl with the vegetable oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it once to coat the surface in oil. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough to release any air bubbles. Divide the dough in half and shape it into two loaves.
Place each loaf into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Cover the pans with the kitchen towel and let the dough rise again for 30 minutes, or until it has risen about 1 inch above the edges of the pans.
While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the loaves in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
Remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Then, turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.6 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 4736 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 498.1 g | 181% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.8 g | ||
| Protein | 64.9 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 28.1 mg | 156% | |
| Potassium | 792 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
