Crusty Buttermilk Bread

1. 1

   Proof yeast in the warm water.

2. 2

   Place margarine and buttermilk in a small saucepan and heat until margarine is melted, or microwave until melted. Cool to luke warm.

3. 3

   Place sugar, salt, baking soda, buttermilk mixture and yeast in large mixing bowl.

4. 4

   Add flour a little at a time, mixing until not sticky.

5. 5

   Turn onto a lightly floured surface sprinkle some flour on top of the dough; knead for several minutes, the more you knead, the more it will rise!

6. 6

   Place in a greased bowl, and turn once. Cover with a cloth and allow to rise in a warm place until double in size, around an hour to and hour and a half.

7. 7

   Punch down the dough and place in a loaf pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray and floured. Spray the top with cooking spray, and allow to rise 40 minutes.

8. 8

   Bake in a pre-heated 375u00b0F oven for 10 minutes, then turn around and do it for 10 more. Turn down heat to 350u00b0F and bake for about 7-12 minutes more. The loaf is done when evenly browned and hollow sounding when thumped.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.