Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Bread

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 13
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Bread Recipe
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Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

2 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 3/4 cups buttermilk , plus
2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon honey or 1 tablespoon barley malt
1 tablespoon sugar
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup white flour
2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
181
Sugar
4g
Fat
3g
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Bread is a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations. This bread is soft and tender with a chewy crust, making it perfect for sandwiches. The combination of whole wheat and white wheat flour, combined with buttermilk, creates a delicious bread, rich in flavor, and with a moist crumb. Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Bread is ideal for those who want a healthier alternative to regular bread and want to incorporate more whole grains into their diets.

Instructions

1.In a microwave-safe large measuring cup, heat buttermilk with butter, honey, and sugar until lukewarm.
2.In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, white flour, wheat gluten, baking soda, salt, and yeast.
3.Using a spoon, mix in the warm buttermilk mixture until sticky dough forms.
4.Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, for 8-10 minutes.
5.Lightly oil a loaf pan.
6.Place the kneaded dough into the loaf pan. Cover, and let rise for 30 minutes in a warm spot in your kitchen.
7.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
8.Bake on the middle rack for about 40 minutes, or until bread is golden brown. To check if it is fully baked, tap the bottom of the loaf. If it sounds hollow, it's done.

PROS

Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Bread is a healthier bread option because it is made with buttermilk and whole wheat flour.

The bread is moist, flavorful, and has a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness.

The bread has a long shelf life and is ideal for toasting, sandwiches, or eaten alone.

CONS

This bread takes a bit of time to prepare, as the dough needs to rise twice.

The recipe calls for vital wheat gluten which some people may be allergic to.

This bread has around 180 calories per slice, making it less suitable for a low-calorie, low-carb diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Bread is a healthier alternative to regular bread as it contains whole wheat flour, which is rich in fiber and promotes healthy digestion.
Buttermilk is lower in fat than regular milk and is an excellent source of calcium, potassium, and vitamins B12 and D.
The bread also has natural probiotics from the buttermilk which helps to support gut health.

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