Butter Bread with Yeast
Deliciously fluffy and flavorful butter bread enhanced with garlic, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix together warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Slowly mix in the melted butter, eggs, minced garlic, and garlic powder.
- Gradually add the flour and salt. Stir until a dough starts to form.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it's smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl. Cover it and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Punch the dough down and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Allow it to rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool before slicing.
Notes
To keep the bread fresh, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. It can also be refrigerated for a week or frozen for up to 3 months.