Description
A soft and fluffy bread perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small bowl, warm the milk and dissolve the yeast in it.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.
- Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Place the loaf in a greased pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool before slicing.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- This bread can be frozen for up to a month.
- Feel free to add dried fruits or nuts for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Soft Christmas Bread