2-4-6 Bread(Yields 4 Loaves)
A versatile and hearty homemade bread with a soft interior and golden crust, perfect for sandwiches, breakfast, or serving alongside hearty meals. Suitable for bakers of all levels.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Dissolve salt and sugar in scalded milk in a very large bowl.
- Add water, then yeast, and stir to dissolve.
- Add vegetable oil, then 5 cups of flour; mix well.
- Continue adding flour until the dough is firm but not dry.
- Knead the dough with your hands for about 5 minutes on a floured surface.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and grease the top of the dough.
- Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and let it rise again.
- Shape the dough into French loaves or place in bread pans.
- Bake until golden and hollow-sounding when thumped, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Brush the top with butter after baking.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
334
kcal
17% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Contains
Milk
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).