Step 1

In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, add the water, yeast and sugar. Stir to combine.

Step 2

Add the butter.

Step 3

With the mixer on a low speed of 1 or 2, start adding the flour. Halfway through add the salt.

Step 4

As the mixer kneads the dough, it will begin to form a ball.

Step 5

Allow the mixer to knead the dough at least 6 to 8 minutes until it is smooth.

Step 6

Remove the dough to a board.

Step 7

Knead briefly to form a smooth dough ball.

Step 8

Lightly oil a large bowl. Put the dough ball in the bowl smooth side down. Flip to lightly coat the dough in the oil.

Step 9

Cover the bowl with a tea towel. Set aside and allow to rise approximately 45 minutes until doubled in size.

Step 10

Remove the dough onto a board and deflate. Cut into 2 pieces.

Step 11

Flatted each piece into a rectangle the length of your 2 pound loaf pans.

Step 12

Roll into a large sausage shape, crimp the bottom and sides to form a loaf. Pan each loaf.

Step 13

Cover again with the kitchen towel. Allow to rise about 30 minutes until the dough is just below the top edge of the loaf pan.

Step 14

While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Step 15

Bake the bread approximately 40 minutes or until golden and hollow sounding when thumped with your finger.

Step 16

When the bread is done, remove to a wire rack.

Step 17

Allow to fully cool before slicing.

Step 18

Enjoy!