Country White Bread in a KitchenAid Stand Mixer
Bake a soft, fluffy loaf of farmhouse style Country White Bread right at home! This easy KitchenAid stand mixer recipe uses farm-fresh milk, butter, and eggs for the ultimate homemade loaf. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just a warm slice with butter. Follow along step-by-step and learn how to “read your dough” for perfect results every time. Please like and subscribe for more farmhouse baking!
Ingredients:
One Loaf (8.5x4.5-inch pan)
- 1 cup warm milk (240 g)
- 4 Tbsp melted butter (57 g)
- 1 large egg (50 g)
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar (40 g)
- 1 tsp yeast, active dry or instant (3 g)
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose or bread flour (440 g)
- 1 tsp salt (6 g)
Two Loaves (two 8.5x4.5-inch pans)
- 2 cups warm milk (480 g)
- 8 Tbsp melted butter (115 g)
- 2 large eggs (100 g)
- 6 Tbsp brown sugar (80 g)
- 2 tsp yeast, active dry or instant (6 g)
- 7 cups all-purpose or bread flour (880 g)
- 2 tsp salt (12 g)
Instructions: (Stand Mixer Method)
1. Combine ingredients
o Add all ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook.
o Mix on low speed (speed 1) for 1–2 minutes, just until combined.
2. Adjust the dough (if needed)
o If dough is too sticky, add flour 1/8 cup (about 15 g) at a time until it pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
o If dough is too dry/crumbly, add water or milk 1 Tbsp at a time, knead briefly, then check again.
o Tip: Weather, humidity, and temperature affect dough—learn to “read” your dough rather than relying only on exact measurements.
3. Knead
o Continue mixing on speed 2 (medium-low) for about 8 minutes, until dough is smooth and elastic.
4. First rise
o Cover the bowl with a warm, damp towel.
o Let dough rise for 45–90 minutes, or until puffy and doubled in size.
5. Shape
o Gently punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
o Press out air bubbles, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased loaf pan.
6. Second rise
o Cover lightly and let rise for 30–90 minutes, depending on your temperature/altitude.
o The dough is ready when it has risen just above the edge of the pan, ½ to 1 inch.
7. Bake
o Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Finish
o Remove bread immediately from the pan.
o Brush with melted butter for a soft crust.
o Wrap in a clean, dry tea towel while cooling for extra softness.
o Cool completely before slicing for best texture.
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