2 c. warm water or 440 grams
3/4 c. sugar or 150 grams
2 T. Yeast
2 t. salt
1/2 c. oil or 100 grams
760 grams of bakers flour (Must weigh out the flour in grams)( this step is crucial) He buys Bakers flour from Sams Club.
Dad recommends using the grams especially for flour. Must use 8X4 pans .
1. Mix warm water, sugar, oil, and yeast into bowl, allow to rest for about 10-15 minutes (it will be frothy).
2. Add in salt, and flour and mix.
3. Knead for 5-6 minutes with the Kitchenaid/Bosch or any bread mixer.Dont skimp on this knead time...it matters. It is important not to add extra flour at anytime .
4. Drizzle a little oil around bread dough in its bowl dad uses the kitchen aid bowl he made it in, and work it around with a rubber spatula. Allow bread to rise covered,( dad uses a clear shower cap which he buys in bulk. He puts it into an oven that has been heated to 100-110 degrees or "proof oven setting"and turn off oven let bread double in size. (about an hour) Punch down with rubber spatula, and let rise again for about 30 minutes then punch down again with rubber spatula. and knead by hand (30-45 seconds)( to knead out all of the air pockets) He does this in the air. He does not knead on a floured counter top .
5. Divide into 2 equal parts ( Dad weighs dough about 710 grams or 25-26 ounces each). Dad does not roll out his bread dough, he works each of the 2 pieces with his hands and makes it into a tight loaf working out any air bubbles and tucks dough under. Place in two in well-greased loaf pans that are lined with pan sprayed parchment paper. The size of loaf pan will make a difference. Use 2- 8 X 4 loaf pans, this size pan helps loaf rise and make a nice size tall loaf, instead of flat.
6. Allow to rise uncovered for an additional 30 minutes in the previously warmed oven. Do not let bread rise above the pan top in the warm oven. When it reaches the top of pan take it out and preheat the oven. It should rise to about 1 inch above the pan top while oven is preheating.
7. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for approx 35 minutes (it will be golden on the top.
8. Lightly butter top, to make top look shiny. Let sit in pan to cool for 5 minutes then put on cooling rack .
Variation Silver Dollar City/Dollywood Cinnamon Sweet Bread
Silver Dollar City/Dollywood Cinnamon Sweet Bread
Grease 3 small size loaf pans. I use foil loaf pans 3X7. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Divide bread dough into 3 pieces. (Dad weighs the dough to make it uniform loaf size.) Shape into a loaf. Use kitchen scissors and cut bread but not into pieces, do not cut through to bottom. Gently roll cut dough loaf in melted butter, I use 1/2 stick melted butter for the 3 loaves. Then roll dough loaves in
3/4 c brown sugar
3/4 c white sugar
1 T cinnamon
Arrange in pan so it is uniform, Sprinkle remaining cinnamon brown sugar mixture on top of loaf, and bake 30-35 minutes.
Glaze with powdered sugar frosting
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 t. vanilla
1 T butter melted,
water (until thin like a glaze)
Dad uses this bread dough recipe for all rolls, loafs and cinnamon twist bread.
