Creamy Sour Dough Delight
This Creamy Sour Dough Delight is a family favorite that transforms simple ingredients into a soft, delectable bread with a rich, tangy flavor. Perfect for breakfast or as a side at dinner, it becomes irresistible when toasted and slathered with fresh butter and your choice of jam. The sour cream lends a wonderfully moist texture to the loaf, making every bite a delight! Whether enjoyed freshly baked or toasted the next day, this bread is sure to be a hit at your table.
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Servings
150
Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
Water
2 tablespoons (Room temperature)
Sour cream
1 1/2 cups (Bring to room temperature if possible)
Flour
3 3/4 cups (All-purpose flour)
Brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons (Packed (any type will work))
Salt
1 teaspoon (Regular table or sea salt)
Yeast
2 1/4 teaspoons (Active dry yeast)
Instructions
1
In your bread machine, start by adding the water.
2
Next, pour in the sour cream. If needed, let it sit out for about 30 minutes to reach room temperature, but you can still use cold sour cream without issue.
3
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, salt, and yeast, ensuring that the ingredients are evenly combined.
4
Carefully add the dry mixture to the bread machine, covering the sour cream and water.
5
Select the rapid cook setting with a medium crust option. Start the machine and let it do the work!
6
During the kneading process, keep an eye out for flour that may collect in the corners of the bread machine. Gently use a spatula to push it back into the dough as needed.
7
Once the baking is complete, carefully remove the bread from the machine and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition Information
2.5g
Fat
27.5g
Carbs
3.75g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creamy Sour Dough Delight?
Creamy Sour Dough Delight is a family favorite yeast bread that uses sour cream to create a soft, delectable loaf with a rich, tangy flavor.
What role does sour cream play in this bread recipe?
The sour cream lends a wonderfully moist texture to the loaf, making every bite a delight.
Can I use cold sour cream?
Yes, you can use cold sour cream without issue, though letting it reach room temperature for 30 minutes is recommended if possible.
What type of flour should I use for this recipe?
This recipe requires 3 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour.
What kind of yeast is needed?
The recipe calls for 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast.
How much water is required?
You only need 2 tablespoons of room temperature water for this dough.
Can I use any type of brown sugar?
Yes, any type of brown sugar will work as long as it is packed.
What bread machine setting is recommended?
You should select the rapid cook setting with a medium crust option.
Should I mix the dry ingredients before adding them to the machine?
Yes, in a separate bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, salt, and yeast to ensure they are evenly combined.
How do I prevent flour from collecting in the corners of the bread machine?
During the kneading process, gently use a spatula to push any flour that collects in the corners back into the dough.
What is the best way to serve this bread?
It is best enjoyed toasted and slathered with fresh butter and your choice of jam.
Is this bread suitable for breakfast?
Yes, it is perfect for breakfast, particularly when toasted with toppings.
Can this bread be served with dinner?
Absolutely, it serves as a wonderful side bread for dinner meals.
How should I cool the bread after it is done baking?
Remove the bread from the machine and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
What crust setting should I choose?
A medium crust option is recommended for the best results.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 6 total ingredients: water, sour cream, flour, brown sugar, salt, and yeast.
Is this recipe a family-friendly choice?
Yes, it is a family favorite designed to be a hit at any table.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each serving contains approximately 150 calories.
How much fat is in a serving?
There is 2.5g of fat per serving of this bread.
What is the carbohydrate content per serving?
Each serving contains 27.5g of carbohydrates.
How much protein does this bread provide?
Each serving provides 3.75g of protein.
Can I use sea salt instead of table salt?
Yes, either regular table salt or sea salt will work for the 1 teaspoon required.
Does this bread use a traditional sourdough starter?
No, it achieves its tangy flavor and rise through a combination of sour cream and active dry yeast.
How much sour cream is used in the dough?
The recipe requires 1 1/2 cups of sour cream.
Should the brown sugar be measured specifically?
Yes, use 1 1/2 tablespoons of packed brown sugar.
Can I toast the bread the next day?
Yes, the bread is excellent when toasted the next day.
Is this considered a quick bread or a yeast bread?
It is a yeast bread that uses the rapid cook setting on a bread machine.
What tool is best for managing the dough during kneading?
A simple spatula is recommended for pushing flour into the dough during the kneading stage.
Why is water added first to the bread machine?
Following the order of water, then sour cream, then the dry mixture helps the machine process ingredients correctly.
Is it necessary to let the bread cool before slicing?
Yes, letting it cool on a wire rack ensures the texture sets properly for slicing.