Classic Butter Crust Bread

Submitted by Sageca

"Evoking memories of small-town bakeries, this classic white loaf does it all- breakfast, toast, sandwiches, bread with a pot roast dinner. Leftovers make great croutons, French toast or bread pudding."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 2 pounds

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups lukewarm buttermilk
• 1⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons bread machine yeast

• Topping

• 2 teaspoons butter, melted

directions

1. Add sugar, salt, buttermilk and better to the bread pan.
2. 2. Spoon flour on top of liquid. Add yeast.
3. 3. Select Basic/White cycle and Light Crust setting and press Start.
4. Topping: After bread final rise and just before baking, press Pause.
5. Raise the lid, cut 1/2 inch slash down the length of the bread.
6. and brush with melted butter. Close lid and press Start to continue cycle.
7. I prefer using the Dough cycle, remove, shape, let rise and bake in the oven,.