Grandma's Sycamore Bread Recipe
Try Grandma’s Sycamore Bread Recipe, a classic homemade bread made with flour, yeast, milk, and butter for a soft, comforting loaf.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Clean kitchen towel
- Loaf pan (9x5 inch works perfectly)
- Small saucepan
- Cooling rack
- Oven
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup warm water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
Optional but lovely additions:
- 1 tablespoon honey for extra warmth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for softer crumb
Instructions
- Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it’s just warm to the touch, not hot. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted. Let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. This step always feels magical to me—watching yeast come alive.
- Add the milk mixture to the yeast, followed by salt. Stir gently.
- Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down gently, shape into a loaf, and place into a greased loaf pan.
- Cover again and let rise for 30–40 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes, until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Cool on a rack before slicing, if you can wait that long.