📝 DIRECTIONS:

• Combine dry ingredients

• In the bowl of a stand mixer, add flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and flax-chia blend. Mix briefly just to combine.

• With the mixer on low speed, gradually pour in the milk and water until the dough begins to come together.

• Incorporate butter

• Increase speed to medium. Add the butter pieces one at a time, allowing each to fully incorporate before adding the next.

• Continue kneading the dough in the mixer for 5–6 minutes, until it becomes smooth and no longer sticky to the touch.

First rise:

• Transfer the dough to a greased bowl. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

• Shape the dough

• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 1–2 minutes. Divide into two equal pieces, fold each over, and let rest for 10 minutes.

• Shape each piece into a loaf and place into well-greased 13x5-inch loaf pans.

Second rise:

• Cover and let the loaves proof for about 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.

• Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the loaves sound hollow when tapped.

• Cool (or don’t!)

• Allow to cool completely before slicing- unless you’re like me...

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✨ INGREDIENTS

• 7 cups plain wheat flour

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 2 tsp instant yeast

• 2 tsp salt

• 3 tbsp ground flax-chia blend

• 1 cup milk

• 1, 1/2 cups water

• 6 tbsp cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

This hearty, soft bread is made with simple ingredients-plain wheat flour, a nourishing flax and chia blend, and just the right amount of richness from milk and butter to ensure that light and fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth texture Perfect for sandwiches, toasting, or enjoying warm from the oven with your favorite spread.

They say the bread MUST be completely cooled before slicing- but I’ve never been one to follow that rule. A hot slice of fresh bread slathered with butter (and maybe a slice of cheese) is one of life’s simple joys. It instantly transports me to a place of comfort where everything feels right with the world.

💛 Samantha’s Serving Tip:

Serve hot with a slather of grass-fed butter or spread and/or some thinly sliced cheddar cheese. This is my favorite way to enjoy this loaf-hot and straight out of the oven. This beauty can also be sliced and toasted, perfect for sandwiches, grilled cheese, Pb&J sammies and much more.

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