Description
A delightful bread perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add sugar, butter, eggs, salt, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl and cover. Let it rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a heart.
- Place on a baking sheet and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve with butter or jam.
- Add food coloring for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: valentine bread, heart-shaped bread, holiday baking