Kitchenaid Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Milk
- 1½ Cup warm water
- 2 Tbsp Salt
- 3 Tbsp Sugar
- 3 Tbsp Butter
- 5 Cups all purpose flour
- 2 packets of active dry yeast
Directions
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine milk, sugar, salt, and butter.
- 2
Heat gently, stirring until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.
- 3
Allow the mixture to cool until it's lukewarm (below 110°F).
- 4
If using active dry yeast, dissolve it in warm water in a pre-warmed mixer bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- 5
Add the lukewarm milk mixture and the yeast mixture to 4 ½ cups of flour.
- 6
Using the dough hook attachment, mix on speed 2 for one minute.
- 7
Continue mixing on speed 2, gradually adding the remaining flour (½ cup at a time), until the dough clings to the hook and the bowl sides are clean.
- 8
Knead for an additional 4 minutes on speed 2 until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- 9
The dough should feel slightly sticky.
- 10
Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning it to coat the top.
- 11
Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free space until it doubles in size (about an hour).
- 12
Punch the dough down and divide it into two portions.
- 13
Shape each into a loaf and place them in greased 8 ½ x 4 ½ x 2 ½ loaf pans.
- 14
Cover and let rise again until doubled, for about an hour.
- 15
Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes, then remove the loaves from the pans and cool on wire racks.
Kitchenaid Bread Recipe
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread filling your home, but intimidated by the kneading? This KitchenAid bread recipe is your answer, making homemade bread a delightfully simple reality.
What makes this recipe truly special is how it harnesses the power of your KitchenAid stand mixer. Gone are the days of intense hand kneading; your mixer, equipped with a dough hook, will effortlessly develop the gluten for a perfectly textured dough. This method ensures consistent results, yielding soft, tender bread with minimal effort on your part.
Prepare to enjoy a classic, comforting loaf with a wonderfully soft crumb and a delicate, slightly sweet flavor. The combination of milk, butter, and sugar enriches the dough, creating a bread that's invitingly fluffy and moist. While the dough requires ample time to rise, the active hands-on work is surprisingly quick, making the entire process a satisfying baking project perfect for a relaxed weekend.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to experiment with this versatile base recipe. For a touch of rustic flavor, consider replacing a portion of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. You can also mix in dried herbs like rosemary or thyme for an aromatic loaf, or add a handful of seeds like poppy or sesame for extra texture and a subtle nutty note. For a slightly less rich bread, you can adjust the sugar or butter to your preference, though the amounts here contribute beautifully to the bread's tenderness.
This soft, homemade bread is ideal for a variety of uses, from serving alongside a hearty dinner to making comforting sandwiches. Enjoy it warm, slathered with butter, or as the foundation for your favorite toast and spreads.