Sally Lunn Bread Recipe
Sally Lunn Bread offers a soft, flavorful, and slightly sweet loaf with a tender crumb, perfect for breakfast or teatime, appealing to bread enthusiasts and home bakers alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Butter a cookie sheet.
- Heat milk and melted shortening to the temperature of a warm baby bottle.
- Mix flour, salt, and sugar in a separate bowl.
- Add warm water to the yeast in a small bowl.
- Beat the egg in a separate bowl.
- Add the warm milk and melted shortening to the bowl of flour, salt, and sugar.
- Add the egg, yeast mixture, and water to the bowl.
- Beat the entire mixture until it pulls away from the sides of the bowl, which should be clean.
- Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the dough rise in a warm, non-air-conditioned place until doubled in size, about 1.5 hours.
- Knead the dough down and shape into a round loaf.
- Place the loaf on the prepared cookie sheet and let it rise again until about half again as big, approximately 45 minutes.
- Bake the bread at 300°F (150°C) for approximately 45 minutes.
- Baste the top of the bread with butter after 30 minutes of baking, and again immediately after removing from the oven.
Tips & Substitutions
For a richer flavor, consider using butter instead of shortening. If you don’t have active dry yeast, you can substitute with instant yeast at the same measurement. Ensure your milk isn’t too hot when mixing with the yeast; it should be warm to the touch. If your dough is too sticky, add a little more flour gradually until it reaches the right consistency.
Serving Suggestions
Sally Lunn bread is perfect served warm with butter or jam. It pairs beautifully with Potato Soup With Sour Cream for a comforting meal. For a sweet treat, enjoy it with honey or a light spread of cream cheese. This bread also makes a delightful base for French toast if you have leftovers!
Storage & Reheating
Store any leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer, where it can last for up to 3 months. To reheat, simply thaw and warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Sally Lunn Bread Recipe contains roughly 651 calories, with 10g protein, 89g carbohydrates, and 30g fat. It is an excellent source of protein (20% of the Daily Value), and a good source of calcium and iron. Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 1170mg per serving (51% of the Daily Value).
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add ingredients like herbs or cheese?
Absolutely! You can customize your Sally Lunn bread by adding herbs like rosemary or thyme, or incorporating shredded cheese into the dough for added flavor. Just be mindful of the moisture content so it doesn't affect the dough's consistency.
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).