Buttermilk White Bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add the buttermilk and melted butter and stir until a dough forms.
2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let the dough rise for 1 hour.
3. Punch down the dough and roll it into a 9x13-inch rectangle. Roll up the dough tightly into a log shape and place in a greased loaf pan.
4. Cover the loaf with a damp cloth and let rise for another 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool before slicing.

Interesting Facts

• Buttermilk is a type of fermented dairy product made from cow’s milk.
• The dough for this bread should double in size after rising.
• This bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.