Buttermilk 'Hi Top' Loaf

Makes: 2 x 21cm x 6cm loaves

Preparation/Proving time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Method

Preparation

• Preheat the AEG ProCombiPlus Steam Oven using the Bread Proving function.
• Pour the buttermilk into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook.
• Combine the flours and gently sift over the top of the buttermilk.
• Add the yeast and mix on a low speed until a rough dough is formed.
• Add the salt and mix on medium for a further 15 minutes.
• Shape into a large ball and turn out into a stainless steel bowl
• Place in the oven on the Bread Proving function for 30 minutes, until doubled in size.
• Divide the dough into two equal portions and place into baking tins lined with parchment paper.
• Prove again for 25 minutes until the dough reaches the top of the tins.
• Remove the dough from the oven and set to 180°C on the Bread Baking function.
• Once the desired temperature has been reached, return the tins to the oven and bake for 30 minutes.

To Serve

This is perfect for breakfast, served warm with fresh butter.

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Recipe presented by AEG.