Easy Cottage Bread

Step 1

Stir the yeast into the bowl of warm water and stir until the grains dissolve. Set aside and allow the yeast to proof for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Add flour, sugar, salt, and butter. Stir until well incorporated.

Step 3

Turn your dough out onto a floured surface. Knead until the dough feels smooth but slightly tacky. Shape into a round ball.

Step 4

Place your bread dough into a lightly greased bowl and cover it. Allow it to rise for 45 minutes to an hour.

Step 5

When your dough has doubled in volume, punch it down and turn it out onto your floured surface again. Use a pastry cutter or dough chopper to divide the dough into two pieces.

Step 6

Fold each round into a sandwich loaf and place in baking pans.

Step 7

Let them rise again for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the dough slightly rises above the edge of the pan.

Step 8

Preheat your oven to 375° Fahrenheit (190° Celsius). Bake your loaves for 35 minutes.

Step 9

Turn your bread out onto a cooling rack and allow to cool before slicing.