Ingredients for Munsterland Buttermilk Bread
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Flour
- 1 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk
- Light Cream Cheese
- 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (60g) rye flour
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How to Make Munsterland Buttermilk Bread
- Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour. Add 1/4 cup (60ml) buttermilk and mix until blended. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes until spongy.
- Combine wet ingredients: Add the remaining 1 1/4 cup (300ml) buttermilk, 4 ounces (113g) softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon salt to the yeast mixture. Mix for 1 minute until combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup (60g) rye flour, kneading with a dough hook or in a food processor until the dough is smooth and elastic. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
- First rise: Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a well-buttered large bowl. Butter the top of the dough generously. Cover with a clean, dry cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1-1.5 hours).
- Punch down and knead: Once doubled, gently punch down the dough. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead in additional flour (about 1/2 cup or more as needed) until the dough becomes stiff and manageable. Knead vigorously by hand for 5 minutes until the dough is very springy.
- Second rise: Shape the dough into a ball, dust it with flour, and place it in a lightly buttered 8-inch round cake pan. Make a deep 'x' cut in the top. Cover with a cloth and let rise in a warm, dry place for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the bread for 30-40 minutes, or until it's richly browned and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and the pan. Let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
- Serve: Slice about 1/2 inch thick using a sharp, serrated knife and enjoy your homemade Munsterland Buttermilk Bread!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
202 g
Sugar
108g
Fat
254g
Carbs
177g
