Kitchenaid Sourdough-Style White Bread
This Kitchenaid Sourdough-Style White Bread recipe is perfect for those who want the freshness and flavor of homemade bread without the strenuous labor. Allowing your Kitchenaid to handle the kneading, this recipe produces a soft and delicious loaf that's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying with butter. Ideal for anyone with joint issues or limited hand strength, this bread is simple to make and only requires a little patient waiting for the dough to rise. Enjoy the satisfaction of baking your own bread with minimal effort!
1
Servings
120
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
water
3/4 cup (warm to 120 degrees)
milk
1/2 cup (warm to 120 degrees)
sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons (none)
honey
1 teaspoon (none)
oil or butter
1 tablespoon (none)
active dry yeast
1 (1/4 ounce) package (not rapid rise)
bread flour
3 cups (none)
salt
1 teaspoon (none)
Instructions
1
In a small saucepan, combine water, milk, sugar, honey, and oil or butter. Warm gently over low heat until the mixture reaches 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle the yeast into the warm liquid. Stir gently until the yeast is fully dissolved. Allow the mixture to sit for up to 10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
3
In the bowl of your Kitchenaid mixer, combine the bread flour and salt, setting aside a small amount of flour for later. Mix briefly to combine.
4
Once the yeast mixture is foamy, pour it into the dry ingredients, and use the dough hook attachment on the Kitchenaid. Start on speed setting 1 for 1 minute to combine the ingredients.
5
Increase the speed to setting 2 and knead the dough for an additional 9 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
6
Lightly flour a clean surface, and transfer the kneaded dough onto it. Shape the dough into a smooth ball using your hands.
7
Place the dough ball into a greased bowl, rolling it to coat with oil. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and then with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, approximately 30 minutes.
8
Once doubled, punch down the dough gently and return it to the mixer. Knead with the dough hook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
9
Shape the dough into a loaf following your preferred technique, then place it into an oiled bread pan.
10
Cover the loaf lightly with plastic wrap and then a napkin. Let it rise again in a warm location for 30 to 45 minutes until it has risen nicely.
11
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. (Adding a water bath underneath the loaf is optional for a crustier exterior).
12
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
13
Once done, remove the bread from the oven and cool on a rack immediately to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
Nutrition Information
1.2g
Fat
24g
Carbs
3.6g
Protein
1.2g
Fiber
0.6g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kitchenaid Sourdough-Style White Bread?
It is a soft, homemade loaf that uses a Kitchenaid mixer for kneading, making it easy to prepare with minimal physical effort.
What are the primary benefits of this recipe?
It is ideal for those with limited hand strength or joint issues because the mixer handles the strenuous kneading process.
How many calories are in a serving?
Each serving of this bread contains 120 calories.
How much protein is in the bread?
There is 3.6g of protein per serving.
What is the fat content per serving?
The bread contains 1.2g of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
Each serving has 24g of carbohydrates.
What temperature should the liquid mixture reach?
The water, milk, sugar, honey, and oil or butter should be warmed gently until the mixture reaches 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
How long should the yeast mixture sit?
Allow the yeast mixture to sit for up to 10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
What type of yeast is required?
The recipe calls for one 1/4 ounce package of active dry yeast; do not use rapid rise yeast.
Which Kitchenaid attachment should be used?
Use the dough hook attachment on your Kitchenaid mixer for both combining and kneading the ingredients.
What speed should the mixer be on for initial combining?
Start on speed setting 1 for 1 minute to combine the wet and dry ingredients.
What speed is used for kneading the dough?
Increase the speed to setting 2 for the primary kneading process.
How long should the dough be kneaded initially?
The dough should be kneaded for 9 minutes on speed 2 until it becomes smooth and elastic.
How do I prep the bowl for the first rise?
Place the dough ball into a greased bowl and roll it around to coat it with oil before covering.
How long is the first rise?
The dough should rise in a warm place for approximately 30 minutes or until it doubles in size.
Should the bowl be covered during the rise?
Yes, cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and then with a towel to trap heat.
What happens after the first rise?
Once doubled, punch down the dough gently and return it to the mixer for a second round of kneading.
How long is the second kneading session?
Knead the dough with the dough hook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes after the first rise.
How long is the second rise in the bread pan?
The shaped loaf should rise in an oiled bread pan for 30 to 45 minutes until it has risen nicely.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit for baking.
How long does the bread bake?
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes.
How can I achieve a crustier exterior?
Adding a water bath underneath the loaf during baking is an optional step for a crustier exterior.
How do I check if the bread is done?
The loaf is finished when it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Why is immediate cooling on a rack important?
Transferring to a rack immediately prevents the crust from becoming soggy due to trapped steam.
What type of flour is used in this recipe?
The recipe requires 3 cups of bread flour.
What sweeteners are included?
The recipe uses 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of honey.
Can I use butter instead of oil?
Yes, you can use 1 tablespoon of either oil or butter.
How much salt is needed for this bread?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of salt.
Is milk included in this sourdough-style recipe?
Yes, the dough includes 1/2 cup of milk mixed with the water.
How much fiber is in a serving?
There is 1.2g of fiber per serving of this bread.