Hearth Bread Recipe with Rainbow Sprinkles
Nothing compares to fresh baked bread and the joy of baking it with family.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast or 1 packet active dry yeast
- 2 cups lukewarm water not over 110°F
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 6 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles for top
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water that is between 105 and 115 degrees.
- Add the sugar, salt, and 3 cups flour. Beat by hand until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a soft dough.
- Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. (You can also do this in a stand mixer with dough attachment)
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
- Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Shape each into a loaf.
- Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Brush top with warm water and sprinkle rainbow sprinkles over top.
- Place bowl in a warm dry place (uncovered) and let rise until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.
- Bake loaves at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped.
- Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.