Banh Mi Bread
Banh Mi Bread
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 1/4 cups lukewarm water, (105-115°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
For Brushing
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the lukewarm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes. Incorporate the softened unsalted butter and continue kneading for another 5-7 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
⏱️ 12 min
- 4
Lightly grease a clean bowl with a little oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 90 min
- 5
Gently punch down the risen dough to release the air. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Shape each piece of dough into an oval or torpedo shape, about 8-10 inches long, tapering the ends slightly. Place the shaped loaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Cover the shaped loaves loosely with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let them rise again for 30 minutes, or until visibly puffy.
⏱️ 30 min
- 8
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) with a baking stone or an empty baking sheet inside, if you have one, to create a crispier crust. If not, just preheat the oven.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
Just before baking, use a sharp knife or a lame to make 3-4 diagonal slashes across the top of each loaf.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. For a crispier crust, you can place a pan of hot water on the bottom rack of the oven during the first 10 minutes of baking.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 11
Remove the loaves from the oven and immediately brush them with the melted unsalted butter. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and using for Banh Mi sandwiches.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Banh Mi Bread
For the Dough
- 1 1/4 cups lukewarm water, (105-115°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
For Brushing
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the lukewarm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes. Incorporate the softened unsalted butter and continue kneading for another 5-7 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
⏱️ 12 min - 4
Lightly grease a clean bowl with a little oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 90 min - 5
Gently punch down the risen dough to release the air. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Shape each piece of dough into an oval or torpedo shape, about 8-10 inches long, tapering the ends slightly. Place the shaped loaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Cover the shaped loaves loosely with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let them rise again for 30 minutes, or until visibly puffy.
⏱️ 30 min - 8
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) with a baking stone or an empty baking sheet inside, if you have one, to create a crispier crust. If not, just preheat the oven.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Just before baking, use a sharp knife or a lame to make 3-4 diagonal slashes across the top of each loaf.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. For a crispier crust, you can place a pan of hot water on the bottom rack of the oven during the first 10 minutes of baking.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 11
Remove the loaves from the oven and immediately brush them with the melted unsalted butter. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and using for Banh Mi sandwiches.
⏱️ 2 min