Soft Enriched Poppyseed Loaf
This is a simple enriched dough that will yield two loaves of free form bread.
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Servings: 2 loaves
Calories: 77kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pkgs dry yeast
- 1.5 cups water at 110 degrees
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 TBSP kosher salt
- 4 TBSP unsalted butter , melted
- 4 large eggs
- 7 cups all purpose flour sifted, * see baking notes
- 1 large egg yolk , beaten
- 2 TBSP heavy cream
- 4 tsp poppyseeds , for garnish
Instructions
- In a glass measuring cup, dissolve the yeast in the 110 degree water. Let rest for 3 minutes. Once foamy, pour yeast mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add the sugar, butter and eggs and mix throughly. Add in the flour 1 cup at a time until the dough is sticky but coming together. Finally, add in the salt. Mix on low for 3 minutes.
- Turn the dough out of the bowl onto smooth surface with a bit of flour (not too much) and knead a few times to bring it into the shape of a large ball. Place the dough in a large bowl that has been buttered all over or greased with a neutral oil- like canola ( I prefer butter). Roll the dough around inside the bowl so all the surface of the dough are coated with the butter or oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in a warm area and let rise for 1- 1 1/4 hours or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Punch the dough down with your fist and roll it out onto a floured marbled (or smooth) surface to rid it of any air bubbles. Cut the dough into two loaves and shape it free form into two large Batard shapes (or ovals). Place on a parchment-lined, rimless baking sheet. Cover with plastic, place in a warm area and let the loaves rise again for a second proofing until they have doubled again- about another 1 to 1 1/4 hours. The dough will be light and springy to the touch.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix egg yolk with the heavy cream and brush the dough/loaves with the mixture. Sprinkle poppy seeds generously on the loaves. About 2 teaspoons per loaf.
- Place loaves on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until they sounds hollow when you knock the bottom with your knuckles. The bottom will be deep golden brown.
- Place the loaves on a wire rack to cool.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcal