How to Make Buttermilk-Herb Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about homemade bread, isn't there? The smell of it baking, the warmth when it comes out of the oven, and the satisfaction of slicing into a loaf that you made with your own hands. If you're a bread lover like me, then you're going to absolutely adore this Buttermilk-Herb Bread recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and some patience, you can create a loaf of bread that's light, fluffy, and loaded with flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
  • ½ cup warm water
  • 1 ½ cups warm buttermilk (105 to 115 degrees F/43 to 46 degrees C)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 4 hrs
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 2 - 8x4 inch loaves

  • In a large bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the warm water. Let stand for about 10 minutes, until foamy.
  • Stir the buttermilk, egg, oil, dressing mix, and salt into the yeast mixture. Stir in 2 cups of the flour using a wooden spoon. Add remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until the dough can be picked up out of the bowl. Knead on a floured surface for 6 to 8 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Try not to add much more flour. Place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
  • Press the air out of the dough, and divide into two pieces. Form into tight loaves, and place each one into a greased 8x4 inch loaf pan. Let rise until a your finger leaves a mark when lightly pressed into the dough.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake loaves for about 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. When finished, the loaves should sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  • Nutrition

    142 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 238mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 86mg