2 packages Fleischmann's® Active Dry Yeast*
3/4 cup warm water (105º to 115ºF)
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons mustard (Dijon or regular), at room temperature
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (3 3/4 to 4 1/2 cups)
Servings: 12 / Yield: 1 loaf
1. Combine yeast and warm water in large bowl; stir to dissolve. Stir in honey, mustard, butter, 1 egg, salt, turmeric and 2 cups flour. Mix in enough additional flour to make a soft dough.
2. On lightly floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down. Roll dough to 8 × 12-inch rectangle. Roll up from short end. Pinch seam and ends to seal. Place in greased 9 × 5 × 3-inch loaf pan. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
4. Make four diagonal slashes, 1/2-inch deep, on top of loaf. Lightly beat remaining egg; brush on loaf.
5. Bake at 400ºF for 45 minutes or until done. Cover with foil after 30 minutes to prevent excess browning. Remove from baking pan and cool on wire rack.
Notes: Country Bread With Herbs: Add 1/2 teaspoon oregano and 1/2 teaspoon thyme along with dry ingredients. After first rise, punch dough down and form into smooth ball; flatten to 6-inch diameter. Place on greased baking sheet; cover and let rise as directed. To bake, brush with beaten egg. With sharp knife, make four crosswise slashes on top of loaf. Bake as directed.
*To save up to 50% rising time, use Fleischmann's® Rapid Rise Yeast. Follow Quick Mix steps on package back.
3/4 cup warm water (105º to 115ºF)
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons mustard (Dijon or regular), at room temperature
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (3 3/4 to 4 1/2 cups)
Servings: 12 / Yield: 1 loaf
1. Combine yeast and warm water in large bowl; stir to dissolve. Stir in honey, mustard, butter, 1 egg, salt, turmeric and 2 cups flour. Mix in enough additional flour to make a soft dough.
2. On lightly floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down. Roll dough to 8 × 12-inch rectangle. Roll up from short end. Pinch seam and ends to seal. Place in greased 9 × 5 × 3-inch loaf pan. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
4. Make four diagonal slashes, 1/2-inch deep, on top of loaf. Lightly beat remaining egg; brush on loaf.
5. Bake at 400ºF for 45 minutes or until done. Cover with foil after 30 minutes to prevent excess browning. Remove from baking pan and cool on wire rack.
Notes: Country Bread With Herbs: Add 1/2 teaspoon oregano and 1/2 teaspoon thyme along with dry ingredients. After first rise, punch dough down and form into smooth ball; flatten to 6-inch diameter. Place on greased baking sheet; cover and let rise as directed. To bake, brush with beaten egg. With sharp knife, make four crosswise slashes on top of loaf. Bake as directed.
*To save up to 50% rising time, use Fleischmann's® Rapid Rise Yeast. Follow Quick Mix steps on package back.
