Dr Michaels Yeasted Cornbread Food

DR. MICHAEL'S YEASTED CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Place ingredients in bread pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer (usually liquids-dry stuff-yeast, ensuring that salt doesn't come in direct contact with yeast).
• Select the Basic or White setting, whatever crust color you desire, and start the machine.
• Remove bread from pan to wire rack to cool once done.
• When completely cooled, wrap in foil or a ziploc bag to store.

YEAST CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Bring cold water and salt to boil in small pan on medium-high heat.
• Whisk in cornmeal a bit at a time.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute, until consistency of thick mush.
• Cool to room temperature.
• Put warm water and granulated sugar in small bowl.
• Sprinkle in yeast.
• Stir.
• Let sit 10 minutes, until foamy.
• Put cornmeal mixture, yeast mixture, milk and brown sugar in bowl of stand mixer equipped with dough hook.
• On medium speed, blend in flour 1 cup at a time.
• Mix until dough is smooth and supple.
• Turn onto floured work surface.
• Knead three or four times.
• Place in large, greased bowl.
• Cover with kitchen towel.
• Leave in warm place till doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
• Butter 2 loaf pans (9-by-5-inch size).
• Divide dough in half.
• Pat into 2 loaves.
• Place in pans.
• Cover with kitchen towel.
• Let sit 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
• Brush tops lightly with oil.
• Bake in preheated 425F oven 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 350°F
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Cool on wire rack 5 minutes.
• Turn out of pans.
• Cool to room temperature before slicing.

YEAST CORN BREAD LOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Add the cornmeal, milk powder, butter, sugar, salt, 1-1/4 cups flour and remaining water. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; shape into a loaf. Place in a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

FAVORITE CORNMEAL YEAST BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, butter, egg, cornmeal, salt and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Punch dough down. Divide in half and shape into two loaves. Place in greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.