SOUR CREAM BREAD – The Southern Woman Cooks

The Southern Woman

This Bitter Cream Bread is made with yeast and herbs and can rapidly develop into a favourite. It’s straightforward to make and is tremendous versatile!

SOUR CREAM BREAD MADE WITH YEAST

This bread is made with yeast which I do know some individuals discover intimidating, nevertheless it’s actually tremendous straightforward. The mixture of herbs and spices is what makes it scrumptious. I like the crust however the heart is de facto smooth.

Serve this with our baked spaghetti or stuffed peppers for an actual deal with. We additionally find it irresistible for breakfast with scrambled eggs, which is why this bread is so versatile.

This bitter cream bread is just a little totally different for the reason that first rise is just 35 minutes, after which the second rise is 50 minutes. Usually the primary rise is longer, so I used to be just a little skeptical, however this labored nice, and we beloved this bread.

KEY INGREDIENTS

Yeast – Sure, this bread is made with yeast. I do know some individuals are intimidated to make yeast bread and make fast bread as a substitute. I encourage you to provide this one a strive!

Bitter Cream – Utilizing bitter cream on this bread actually makes it fluffy and moist. It actually does work higher than milk in some baked items.

Butter – Let’s be trustworthy; this ingredient makes the whole lot higher!

Herbs – This bread has a number of herbs that actually complement one another. Marjoram, Oregano, and Parsley actually add an excellent taste to this bread, which is why it goes nice with absolutely anything.

SWAPS

Herbs – You’ll be able to actually use any you want and swap these out to your liking. This can be a bread that you could actually make your individual, and every time you make it, change it up!

Pan – When you don’t have 2 quart-sized spherical bowls make one massive spherical loaf utilizing an iron skillet or a big, oven-safe bowl or pot.  

HOW TO MAKE

This bread actually doesn’t take a variety of time to get collectively, and it has easy substances. Manage your whole substances earlier than you start the method to save lots of you time.

PREPARATIONS

Take the time to let the butter soften to room temperature, and get out your mixer. Get heat water to dissolve the yeast.

COOKING STEPS

Step One

Whisk collectively 4 cups flour, salt, marjoram, oregano, and parsley flakes in a big bowl.  Put aside.  Mix sugar, softened butter, eggs, and bitter cream, mixing with a mixer till clean.

Step Two

Stir the liquid combination into flour bowl with a spoon.  In a small bowl, mix heat water and yeast and stir with a spoon to dissolve yeast. Pour yeast into flour and proceed mixing with a spoon till all substances are moist and have come collectively. 

Step Three – First Rise

Cowl the bowl with a moist material and let rise for 35 minutes in a heat spot.

Step 4

Take away material, punch down, pour out on a floured floor utilizing the final 1/2 cup of flour, and knead 7 or 8 instances, divide into two rounds, place into two greased quart-sized bowls turning as soon as so either side will probably be greased.

Step 5

Cowl with a moist material and let rise 50 minutes in a heat spot till doubled in dimension.  Bake in preheated 375 diploma oven for half-hour till golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes and take away from pan.  Makes two small spherical loaves or one massive spherical loaf.

BAKING BREAD TIP

Don’t rush the method; making yeast bread takes time, and also you at all times wish to permit the dough to rise. Many individuals don’t wish to take the time, in order that they keep away from yeast bread. Nonetheless, when you’re affected person, you’ll discover that that is a straightforward course of, and it’s additionally scrumptious.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Greek Yogurt – Many will ask when you can change out the bitter cream for Greek yogurt, and I haven’t tried it, however I believe when you used full-fat Greek yogurt, it ought to work okay. Once more I’ve NOT tried this, however I do really feel it will work.

Herbs- You’ll be able to change out the herbs, however you’ll have to play with the quantities till you need.

WHAT TO PAIR THIS WITH

As acknowledged above, this bread goes properly with breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It has sufficient texture and quantity to additionally make a sandwich with. We beloved this with spaghetti and for breakfast with eggs. It has a beautiful taste and is tremendous versatile.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW TO KNOW WHEN THE BREAD IS DONE

A pleasant golden brown shade on the highest is at all times a superb indicator. You can even use a toothpick to see if the middle is completed.

WHY DID MY BREAD FALL

There are a number of explanation why your bread can fall, akin to an excessive amount of water to your dough, the yeast may very well be previous and outdated, or perhaps you didn’t knead it sufficient. The extra you’re employed with bread, the extra you’ll be taught the feel and consistency of the dough you want. So don’t surrender, and maintain making an attempt!

FREEZING AND STORING

You’ll be able to simply freeze this bread! Wrap bread loaves individually as soon as cooled.  Label, add date, and freeze. Retailer within the freezer for as much as one month. Let thaw within the wrapper at room temperature for one to 2 hours.

This bread additionally retains properly; we wrapped it in foil and saved it in a dry, cool place. It solely lasted a number of days, however heating it up within the microwave, it nonetheless tasted nice.

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