Of course you can always make ice cubes and put into a zipper bag. But, here is a delicious recipe that I have been using lately for my in-laws and for my dad because they all want really soft bread. I make the small loaves so they can be used up in a few days. Also great for toasting.
Artisan in 5 Buttermilk Bread
2 cups lukewarm water
1 cup buttermilk
1½ T. yeast
1½ T, Kosher salt
1½ T. sugar
6½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
butter or neutral tasting oil for greasing the pan
1. Mix dough, then cover and let rest at room temp until dough rises and collapses or flattens on top, approx. 2 hours.
2. Can be used immediately or stored in fridge for up to 7 days.
3. Bake in a greased 9" loaf pan. Pan should be filled slightly more than half. If chilled, rise for 1 hour, 40 min. If not chilled, 40 min.
4. Dust the top with flour and slash with a knife. Brush the top surface with melted butter.
5. Preheat oven to 350F. Bake for about 45 min. until golden brown.
Yield: Makes three 1½ lb. loaves or six small loaves.
Tips: I use my scale to portion the dough into 6 even pieces, usually around 280 grams each, then put into ziploc bags.
Source: Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day
Artisan in 5 Buttermilk Bread
2 cups lukewarm water
1 cup buttermilk
1½ T. yeast
1½ T, Kosher salt
1½ T. sugar
6½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
butter or neutral tasting oil for greasing the pan
1. Mix dough, then cover and let rest at room temp until dough rises and collapses or flattens on top, approx. 2 hours.
2. Can be used immediately or stored in fridge for up to 7 days.
3. Bake in a greased 9" loaf pan. Pan should be filled slightly more than half. If chilled, rise for 1 hour, 40 min. If not chilled, 40 min.
4. Dust the top with flour and slash with a knife. Brush the top surface with melted butter.
5. Preheat oven to 350F. Bake for about 45 min. until golden brown.
Yield: Makes three 1½ lb. loaves or six small loaves.
Tips: I use my scale to portion the dough into 6 even pieces, usually around 280 grams each, then put into ziploc bags.
Source: Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day
Maryann
"Drink your tea slowly and reverently..."
"Drink your tea slowly and reverently..."