Description
A festive bread recipe perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 packet yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the yeast in warm milk with a bit of sugar.
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add softened butter, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients.
- Combine the milk and yeast mixture with the dry ingredients.
- Knead the dough until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Place the loaf in a greased pan and let it rise again.
- Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool before slicing and serve.
Notes
- Can add nuts or dried fruits for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Great for gifting during the holidays.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: holiday bread recipes