Indulge in the comforting warmth of homemade Butter Roll Bread, meticulously crafted for a light, fluffy texture and rich buttery flavor. This recipe takes you through a traditional bread-making process that results in a beautifully layered and irresistibly soft bread, perfect for any occasion.
Why You'll Love This:
If you appreciate the art of baking and the satisfaction of creating something truly special from scratch, this Butter Roll Bread is for you. The process is a rewarding labor of love, yielding a bread that's visually stunning and delicious, with a tender crumb and layers that melt in your mouth.
Perfect Occasion:
This bread is ideal for holiday dinners, family gatherings, or as a special weekend project. It's impressive as a centerpiece for a brunch table or as a thoughtful handmade gift for friends and loved ones.
Decoration Tips:
Brush the freshly baked bread with melted butter for a glossy finish and sprinkle some coarse sea salt or herbs for added flavor and elegance. Serve it warm, perhaps with a side of homemade preserves or a soft spread to enhance its natural richness.
Ingredients:
- 280g bread flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 30g sugar
- 4g dry baker’s yeast
- 40g beaten egg
- 160g cold whole milk
- 30g butter, plus extra for brushing
- Extra butter for greasing and brushing
Instructions:
- In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, combine the bread flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Stir these dry ingredients to mix well.
- Add the beaten egg and cold milk to the bowl. Begin kneading with the dough hook attachment until the gluten starts to develop.
- Gradually incorporate the 30g of butter into the dough. Continue kneading, alternating between periods of kneading and resting, until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. This will take some time, so patience is key.
- Once kneaded, form the dough into a ball and let it rise, covered, for 90 minutes.
- After the first rise, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll it into a rectangular shape.
- Brush the dough with melted butter. Cut into strips about 5 cm wide, then roll these strips up into spirals.
- Place the rolled strips into a greased circular mold (17x6 cm). Let the dough rest for another 50 minutes, covered.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) with both top and bottom heat.
- Before baking, place a weighted cover over the dough to prevent excessive rising. Bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, unmold, and immediately brush with more melted butter.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Enjoy this exquisite Butter Roll Bread, a testament to the beauty and satisfaction of homemade baking!