Homemade Turkey Bread

Homemade Turkey Bread

Homemade Bread that looks like a Turkey

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Let Rise: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 20 slices
Calories: 159 kcal

Ingredients:
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1packet)
2 1/4 cups warm water
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp salt
2 tbsp oil
5 ½ - 6 1/2 cups bread flour
butter for topping (optional)

Instructions:
1.) In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. When the yeast is bubbly and foamy, add the sugar, salt, oil, and 3 cups flour, and mix until smooth.

2.) Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a soft, smooth dough. Knead 5-7 minutes.

3.) Place the dough in an oiled bowl, turn over once to coat the top with oil and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise one hour, or until doubled.

4.) When the dough has risen, punch it down gently and divide in half. Roll each half of the dough into a long rectangle about 8 inches wide. Roll the dough up, starting at the short edge, to form a cylinder that is approximately 8 inches wide. Repeat with remaining dough.

5.) Place the dough, seam side down, into lightly greased bread pans, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise one hour, or until the dough is ½ - 1 inch higher than the top of the pan.

6.) Preheat the oven to 375. Bake 30-35 minutes, or the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped. Brush with melted butter, if desired. Remove to a cooling rack and cool before slicing. MAKES 2 LOAVES