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    Home » breads » Maple Bacon Bread

    Published: Aug 25, 2015 | Modified: Apr 4, 2018 | Author: Amanda Livesay

    Maple Bacon Bread

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    Maple Bacon Bread - perfect for toast, sandwiches, or just as a side with dinner!

    I have a giveaway for you on this lovely Tuesday morning!

    But first, I have to tell you what I did for my first day of freeeeeeeeeedom (aka the day all the kids went to school).

    The husband is actually home right now which is a first. I’ve had kids in school for 4 years now and he’s never been home for it. So he was able to walk the kids to their classrooms with me and then we went and sat at Starbucks for coffee. I don’t think I’ve sat down in Starbucks and had coffee in… well, probably since I worked there. In 2006. Then we ended up having froyo for lunch together.

    I know this is, like, regular everyday stuff for normal people but I’ve spent a lot of time alone with kids these past few years (thanks deployments!) and it’s weird to be like a real person who gets coffee and is able to hunt for Pyrex without saying “STOP TOUCHING THAT!” over and over again.

    Thankfully, the kids all loved their first day and are looking forward to going back today. Fun fact: Fat Baby (who’s not a baby) said his favorite part of the day was “sleep time”.

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    About the bread?

    It has maple and bacon so of course it’s delicious! And I love yeast breads that are supposed to be rustic looking because you really don’t have to pay a lot of attention to shaping and slashing and all that. Just form it into a ball and let it do it’s thing.

    This loaf would be perfect toasted with jam, great for sandwiches, or just on the side of dinner.

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    Maple Bacon Bread

    from Serious Eats

    • 1 ¼ cups lukewarm water
    • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 3 ¼ cups bread flour
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ pound bacon (cooked until crisp, crumbled)
    • 2 tablespoons bacon fat
    1. (When you cook the bacon, make sure you save 2 tablespoons of the fat.)
    2. In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, stir together water, yeast, and maple syrup. Let sit about 5 minutes, until bubbly. Beat in bread flour and salt until combined. Switch to dough hook and knead until the dough becomes elastic, about 8 minutes.
    3. Transfer to dough to a large mixing bowl sprayed with oil and turn to coat. Cover and let rise until doubled, about an hour.
    4. Turn onto a floured surface and shape into a ball, pinching the bottom together to seal. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
    5. Preheat oven to 350F. Once the dough has doubled, slash the top as desired, and bake until browned, about 35 minutes.
    6. Cool on wire rack completely before slicing and serving.

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    This post sponsored by CuttingBoard.com – all opinions are my own. 

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    Comments

    1. Steve says

      September 05, 2015 at 10:21 am

      Bacon is always a favorite at our house. Love the recipe!

      Reply
    2. nicole @ i am a honey bee says

      September 02, 2015 at 6:17 pm

      is it weird that I want to make a savory french toast with this? OMG the bacon!

      Reply
    3. Rita A says

      August 29, 2015 at 6:00 pm

      The recipe sounds delish! I plan on making it for hubby!

      Reply
    4. Courtney says

      August 26, 2015 at 7:38 am

      Oh my yum! What a great flavor combination! My daughter loves bacon and would devour half a loaf for sure if allowed ;-) Beautiful board, just love those colors!

      Reply
    5. Judy G says

      August 26, 2015 at 2:14 am

      This bread looks awesome. Love maple flavor and who does not like bacon. Can’t wait to make it. thank you for the recipe

      Reply
    6. Sam @ SugarSpunRun says

      August 25, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      This bread sounds incredible, I’ll definitely be trying it out, my husband will probably lose his mind when I make it! Pinned! Love that cutting board, too!

      Reply
    7. Kathy M says

      August 25, 2015 at 8:16 pm

      This bread looks delicious!

      Reply
    8. Dayna Kellam says

      August 25, 2015 at 11:40 am

      This bread sounds so good & I bet it would make the best BLT!

      Reply
    9. Patty Jensen says

      August 25, 2015 at 9:00 am

      This sounds amazing! Going to try it this week with my home grown tomatoes and have an extra special BLT! Thanks!

      Reply
    10. Katie says

      August 25, 2015 at 7:40 am

      This recipe is brilliant! Maple and bacon is one of the best combos :)

      Reply

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