Mini Bread Loaf

Name: Mini Bread Loaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 loaves (4 slices each)
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup whole milk; 2 teaspoons butter, melted; Additional melted butter

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield 2 loaves (4 slices each)

Test Kitchen Approved

Few things are more comforting than opening your front door and getting hit by the aroma of freshly baked bread. This mini bread loaf recipe will transform a simple soup or salad dinner into a special event.

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons butter, melted
Additional melted butter

Directions

Combine yeast, sugar and water in a large bowl. Add 11/2 cups of flour, salt, milk and butter. Mix for 3 minutes on medium speed. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Punch dough down; shape into loaves. Place in two greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Brush tops with melted butter.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 69 calories, 1g fat, 0 cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate, 2g protein.