Small Pain De Mie

Submitted by Galley Wench

"From KA Flour -- PRIVATE RECIPE ONLY Adust water accordingly - Use the lesser amount in a humid environment or during the summer; the greater amount in a dry climate, or during the winter."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 18

ingredients

• 7⁄8 - 1 cup water, lukewarm
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons soft butter
• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons instant yeast
• 3 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons potato flour
• 1⁄4 cup nonfat dry milk powder

directions

1. Using a standar mixer, mix the ingredients in the order listed to make a smooth dough. It should be smooth and feel bouncy and elastic under your hands. It won't be particularly soft nor stiff.
2. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, or large (8-cup) measuring cup. Cover it, and let it rise for 60 to 90 minutes, till it's become quite puffy, though not necessarily doubled in size.
3. Gently deflate the dough, and shape it into a 9" log. Place it in a lightly greased 9" pain de mie pan. Cover the top of the pan with plastic wrap, to protect the dough as it rises.
4. Let the dough rise for about 60 minutes, till it's within about 1/2" of the top edge of the pan.
5. Towards the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 350°F
6. Remove the plastic wrap, and slide the greased lid onto the pan.
7. Bake for 25 minutes.
8. Remove the lid, and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, till it's a rich golden brown. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center will read 195°F to 200°F
9. If you prefer a lighter-colored crust, tent the loaf with foil as soon as you remove the pan lid.
10. Remove the bread from the oven, and turn it out onto a rack to cool.
11. When completely cool, wrap in plastic, and store at room temperature.