Speedy Homemade Bread and Biscuits
This quick and easy recipe provides a delicious, homemade bread and biscuits in under an hour. Perfect for when you're short on time but still want that comforting, freshly baked aroma filling your kitchen. By combining basic pantry staples, this recipe leverages the convenience of a mixer to create delightful bread and biscuits that will satisfy your family and friends.
8
Servings
304
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
skim milk
1/2 cup (heated)
sugar
1/4 cup (or less, depending on preference)
active dry yeast
3 packages (1/4 ounce each) (dissolved in warm water)
salt
2 teaspoons
butter substitute
3 tablespoons (melted)
warm water
1 1/2 cups
all-purpose flour
5 cups
Instructions
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1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the skim milk, sugar, salt, and butter substitute. Heat until the butter substitute is melted and the sugar is fully dissolved, then set aside to cool to lukewarm.
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2. In the mixer bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in the warm water and let it sit for a few minutes until it becomes frothy.
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3. Slowly add the lukewarm milk mixture to the yeast mixture, mixing on low speed to combine.
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4. Gradually add the flour while the mixer is running on a low speed setting, such as speed 2, until a rough dough forms.
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5. Knead the dough with the mixer on medium speed for 1–2 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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6. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, turning the dough to coat the surface. Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rise in a warm spot next to the oven for 10 minutes.
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7. Divide the dough, placing the majority in a greased loaf pan and any remaining dough in greased muffin tins for biscuits.
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8. Allow both the loaf pan and muffin tin to rise in the warm oven set at 170°F (77°C) for 10 more minutes.
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9. Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and bake the muffins (biscuits) for 12 minutes, and the bread for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
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10. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
3g
Fat
62g
Carbs
8g
Protein
599mg
Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is for Speedy Homemade Bread and Biscuits.
How long does it take to make this bread and these biscuits?
The entire process is completed in under one hour.
What type of milk is required?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of skim milk.
How much sugar should I use?
You should use 1/4 cup of sugar or less, depending on your preference.
How many packages of yeast are needed?
The recipe requires 3 packages (1/4 ounce each) of active dry yeast.
What is the amount of salt in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of salt.
What type of fat is used in the dough?
The recipe uses 3 tablespoons of butter substitute.
How much water is added to the yeast?
You need 1 1/2 cups of warm water to dissolve the yeast.
How much all-purpose flour is required?
The recipe requires 5 cups of all-purpose flour.
What is the first step of the instructions?
Combine skim milk, sugar, salt, and butter substitute in a small saucepan over medium heat until melted and dissolved.
To what temperature should the milk mixture cool before adding it to the yeast?
It should be cooled to lukewarm.
How do I know the yeast is ready?
Let the yeast sit in warm water for a few minutes until it becomes frothy.
What mixer speed is recommended for adding flour?
Gradually add flour while the mixer is running on a low speed setting, such as speed 2.
How long should I knead the dough with the mixer?
Knead the dough on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and elastic.
How long is the first rise?
The first rise lasts for 10 minutes in a warm spot next to the oven.
Where should I place the dough for the second rise?
Place the loaf pan and muffin tin in a warm oven set at 170 degrees Fahrenheit.
How long is the second rise in the oven?
The second rise lasts for 10 minutes.
What is the final baking temperature?
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius) for baking.
How long do the biscuits (muffins) bake?
The biscuits bake for 12 minutes.
How long does the bread loaf bake?
The bread loaf bakes for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 8 servings.
What are the calories per serving?
There are 304 calories per serving.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving contains 3 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in one serving?
There are 62 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the protein content per serving?
Each serving provides 8 grams of protein.
How much sodium is in one serving?
There is 599mg of sodium per serving.
What category of food does this belong to?
This recipe is categorized under Yeast Breads.
Is a mixer required for this recipe?
Yes, the recipe leverages the convenience of a mixer to create the dough.
Do I need to grease the containers?
Yes, you should use a greased bowl for rising, a greased loaf pan for the bread, and greased muffin tins for the biscuits.
What should the dough look like after kneading?
The dough should be smooth and elastic after 1 to 2 minutes of kneading.