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Cottage Loaf Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 3/4 c. All Purpose Flour
2 1/4 tsp. Active Dry Yeast
1 tsp. Salt
3 1/2 Tbsp. Softened Butter
1 3/4 c. Water
Oil
Directions:
Directions:
1. Combine the flour, yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add butter and partially combine.
3. Pour in about 1/2 of the water, and mix.
4. Add the rest of the water in little bits, until the dough pulls together into a shaggy ball (Remember, the wetter, the better; you can always add more flour, but you can't take away water).
5. Tip out dough on to a floured counter, and knead for about 8 minutes, until smooth on top.
6. Put in an oiled bowl, and allow 1-2 hours to rise, or until it is doubled in size.
7. Once it is risen, take out of bowl, and split into a 2/3 and 1/3 piece.
8. Form both pieces into balls, and put the smaller one on top of the bigger one.
9. Flour your index and middle finger, and push them straight down the center of the two balls to hold them together.
10. Cover with clean towel, and allow to rise for about an hour.
11. Preheat oven to 475º F, and fill a pan with water, and place on the bottom rack of the oven.
12. Slash the dough however you would like, and bake for 15 minutes.
13. Remove from oven, and reduce heat to 375º F, and cook for about 15-20 more minutes. To check if it is baked through, knock on the bottom of the loaf (it should sound hollow).
14. Immediately after removing from oven, coat with butter to give it a softer crust.
15. Serve and Enjoy!
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
3-4 Hours
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is one of my favorite bread recipes to make. I prefer mine with a softer crust. To achieve this, preheat the oven to 425 F. for the first bake instead of 475 F.

 

 

 

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