Pullman Bread Recipe 9x4x4 Pan Food

BREAD ESSENTIALS: PULLMAN LOAF

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• Gather your Ingredients (mise en place)
• Chef's Note: To make a loaf of Pullman bread, you will need a Pullman pan. The one I that have has been used to make well over 100 Pullman loaves, and here is a link on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/USA-Pan-Bakeware-Nonstick-Aluminized/dp/B002UNMZPI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503771562&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=pullman+loaf+pan&psc=1
• BLOOMING THE YEAST
• Proof the yeast by combining the warm water, and the sugar, and then adding the yeast.
• Within 4 - 6 minutes the top of the water should begin turn foamy. If this does not occur, then your yeast is dead. Give it a proper burial, and get some fresher yeast.
• THE BREAD
• Add the flour, sugar, and salt to a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, and whisk to combine.
• Put the mixer on low, then add the softened butter, and slowly pour in the water, and the yeast mixture.
• When the dough begins to form, set the mixer to medium, and continue to mix for 8 - 9 minutes.
• Chef's Note: Depending on your stand mixer, you may need to occasionally stop and scrape down the sides.
• Remove the dough from the mixer, and place into a lightly oiled, bowl.
• Cover, and allow to rise, in a non-drafty area of the kitchen until doubled in size, about 1 - 1.5 hours.
• Punch the dough down, and knead a few times on a flour-dusted surface.
• Roll the dough out into a cylinder, the length of your Pullman pan. Then, lightly oil the pan and place the loaf inside.
• Cover and allow to rise until it just about reaches the top of the pan, about 25 - 35 minutes.
• While the dough is in its final rise, place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
• Slide the top onto the Pullman pan.
• Place into the oven until baked through, about 40 minutes.
• Chef's Tip: To get a good loaf, remove the lid from the Pullman pan in the last 5 minutes of baking.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Allow the bread to cool, before slicing. Enjoy.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

EASY WHITE BREAD FOR LARGE 13" PULLMAN PAN

Steps:

• Select Dough setting on your bread machine.
• Put ingredients in the machine in the order suggested by your machine manufacturer. Let rise. about 90 minutes, until double in size.
• Meanwhile, generously butter your Pullman Pan and lid.
• Remove dough from machine. Handle dough with greased hands. Form into a log approximately 12-13 inches long. Place in pan, pressing the ends into corners and pan edges.
• Place lid on, leaving open about an inch so you can peek.
• Let rise until about 2/3 full, or about an inch and a half from the pan top. About 60 minutes. Near the end of the rising time, preheat your oven to 350.
• Close lid fully. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove lid. Bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown or desired crust color is achieved.
• Internal temp of bread should be 190 f when tested with an instant read thermometer.
• Remove from pan to rack. If desired, brush crust with butter for a softer crust. Let cool before slicing. Store in airtight bag.

PULLMAN SANDWICH BREAD AKA PAIN DE MIE

Steps:

• Ensure milk is warm, not hot (about 110 F). In a small bowl add the yeast, sugar, and egg. Stir and set aside to foam for 5 mins.Pro tip - Instant yeast does not need to be activated but I like to ensure my yeast is good and working for me. You may choose to add all ingredients directly to the flour.
• In the large bowl of a stand mixer, with the dough hook attachment add the flour and salt. Then, add the yeast mixture. Combine with a wooden spoon or rubber spatulaPro tip - If you do not like kneading, I highly recommend using a stand mixer with the hook attachment.
• Knead on medium speed for about a minute scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. Pro tip - Do not make haste to add additional water or flour at this point because the flour is still absorbing liquid.
• Once all the flour is incorporated, knead the dough for three minutes on medium speed until smooth. The dough will be soft and sticky.Pro tip - A soft and sticky dough is a light and airy bread so don't add more flour.
• Next, add the soft room temperature butter a little at a time. knead again for 2 minutes until smooth and elastic but still soft.Pro tip - When you add the butter it will seem like the dough is falling apart. Trust the process and keep kneading.
• Avoid the temptation to add more flour. We want soft, light, and fluffy brad, and this is only possible when the dough is soft, elastic, yet slightly sticky.Note - If using a stand mixer, you may need to add the reserved flour for kneading to prevent the dough from sticking to the bowl. If kneading by hand, use the reserved flour as required for kneading to prevent the dough from sticking to the work surface.
• Remove the dough from the mixer bowl onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a ball.Pro tip - Using a flexible bread scraper does a good job of removing the sticky dough from the bowl.
• Place in an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap or clean kitchen cloth. Leave to rise in a warm place for about an hour until doubled in volume.Pro tip - In winter, you may need 90 minutes or more. But in summer, the dough may double in 45 minutes. If you can't attend to it at that moment, de-gas, reshape, and let double in volume again.
• When the dough is double in volume invert the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into two - to make two loaves or one large 13-inch loaf.
• Start to roll like a jelly roll. Fold from top to the center then again once more towards the end. Pinch the seams together.
• Place into a buttered Pullman loaf pan seam side down.
• Cover loaf pan with plastic wrap or clean kitchen cloth. Let rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes until almost 2 inches from the top rim of the loaf pan.
• Once you see your dough is almost halfway up the sides preheat the oven to 380°F / 190°C / Gas Mark 5 for at least 10 minutes.
• Cover the loaf pan with its lid. Place the loaf pan on the center rack in the hot oven.Pro tip - You want to place the lid on before it rises to the top so you don't ruin the rise.
• Bake the 13-inch loaf for about 45 to 50 minutes, the 9-inch loaf for about 25 to 30 minutes, and the 7-inch loaf for about 20 to 25 minutes. Pro tip - The bread is done - when you tap the bottom of your loaf and you will hear a hollow sound (or the internal temperature registers between 160° to 180°F on an instant-read thermometer)
• Partially open the lid and let cool for 10 minutes - before you remove and let cool completely. Take it out of the pan and cover it with a clean kitchen cloth for at least 5 minutes.Pro tip - Wrapping the bread in kitchen cloth will let the steam cool in the bread keeping it soft.
• Always let bread rest for at least an hour before you cut - this is the hardest part!! But, it will prevent the steam from escaping and making the bread dry.
• Enjoy!