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    Homemade Bread Prairie

    Prairie homestead bread recipe: a golden, soft-crusted loaf warm from the oven — the classic smell of the Canadian prairie kitchen, perfect with melting butter.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 30 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 BreakfastCategory
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    Every prairie homestead had its bread day. Flour came from the local mill, yeast was saved from the last batch, and the whole week’s bread was baked at once in a hot wood stove. The smell of fresh bread baking is woven into prairie memory — it meant home, warmth, and a table about to be filled.

    This is that loaf: a simple white bread with a golden, tender crust and a soft, pillowy crumb. It takes time — the rising cannot be rushed — but the reward is a warm loaf that fills the whole house with its smell. Slice it thick, slather it with butter, and you will understand why this bread built a region.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. In a large bowl, mix the warm water, warm milk, and honey, then sprinkle the yeast over top and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
    2. Add the flour, softened butter, and salt, and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
    3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
    4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until doubled in size.
    5. Punch the dough down, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
    6. Cover and let it rise again for 45 to 60 minutes, until it domes above the pan.
    7. Bake at 375°F for 30 to 35 minutes, until deep golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped on the bottom.
    8. Brush the hot loaf with melted butter and cool on a wire rack before slicing.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    A warm, draft-free spot is the secret to a good rise — the top of the fridge works well. The loaf is done when it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Store it in a cloth bag or bread box and toast any slices left after day one.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook30 min
    Servings4
    CategoryBreakfast
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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