Pullman Sandwich Bread Aka Pain De Mie Recipes

PULLMAN SANDWICH BREAD AKA PAIN DE MIE

Steps:

• Ensure milk is warm, not hot (about 110 F). In a small bowl add the yeast, sugar, and egg. Stir and set aside to foam for 5 mins.Pro tip - Instant yeast does not need to be activated but I like to ensure my yeast is good and working for me. You may choose to add all ingredients directly to the flour.
• In the large bowl of a stand mixer, with the dough hook attachment add the flour and salt. Then, add the yeast mixture. Combine with a wooden spoon or rubber spatulaPro tip - If you do not like kneading, I highly recommend using a stand mixer with the hook attachment.
• Knead on medium speed for about a minute scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. Pro tip - Do not make haste to add additional water or flour at this point because the flour is still absorbing liquid.
• Once all the flour is incorporated, knead the dough for three minutes on medium speed until smooth. The dough will be soft and sticky.Pro tip - A soft and sticky dough is a light and airy bread so don't add more flour.
• Next, add the soft room temperature butter a little at a time. knead again for 2 minutes until smooth and elastic but still soft.Pro tip - When you add the butter it will seem like the dough is falling apart. Trust the process and keep kneading.
• Avoid the temptation to add more flour. We want soft, light, and fluffy brad, and this is only possible when the dough is soft, elastic, yet slightly sticky.Note - If using a stand mixer, you may need to add the reserved flour for kneading to prevent the dough from sticking to the bowl. If kneading by hand, use the reserved flour as required for kneading to prevent the dough from sticking to the work surface.
• Remove the dough from the mixer bowl onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a ball.Pro tip - Using a flexible bread scraper does a good job of removing the sticky dough from the bowl.
• Place in an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap or clean kitchen cloth. Leave to rise in a warm place for about an hour until doubled in volume.Pro tip - In winter, you may need 90 minutes or more. But in summer, the dough may double in 45 minutes. If you can't attend to it at that moment, de-gas, reshape, and let double in volume again.
• When the dough is double in volume invert the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into two - to make two loaves or one large 13-inch loaf.
• Start to roll like a jelly roll. Fold from top to the center then again once more towards the end. Pinch the seams together.
• Place into a buttered Pullman loaf pan seam side down.
• Cover loaf pan with plastic wrap or clean kitchen cloth. Let rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes until almost 2 inches from the top rim of the loaf pan.
• Once you see your dough is almost halfway up the sides preheat the oven to 380°F / 190°C / Gas Mark 5 for at least 10 minutes.
• Cover the loaf pan with its lid. Place the loaf pan on the center rack in the hot oven.Pro tip - You want to place the lid on before it rises to the top so you don't ruin the rise.
• Bake the 13-inch loaf for about 45 to 50 minutes, the 9-inch loaf for about 25 to 30 minutes, and the 7-inch loaf for about 20 to 25 minutes. Pro tip - The bread is done - when you tap the bottom of your loaf and you will hear a hollow sound (or the internal temperature registers between 160° to 180°F on an instant-read thermometer)
• Partially open the lid and let cool for 10 minutes - before you remove and let cool completely. Take it out of the pan and cover it with a clean kitchen cloth for at least 5 minutes.Pro tip - Wrapping the bread in kitchen cloth will let the steam cool in the bread keeping it soft.
• Always let bread rest for at least an hour before you cut - this is the hardest part!! But, it will prevent the steam from escaping and making the bread dry.
• Enjoy!

PULLMAN BREAD PAIN DE MIE

Steps:

• 1. A found a little history about this bread pan; The name "Pullman" was derived from its use in the compact kitchens of the Pullman railway cars. The Pullman Company is credited with inventing the lidded baking pans used to create the square loaves. Three Pullman loaves occupied the same space as two standard round-topped loaves, thus maximizing the use of space in the Pullman kitchen.
• 2. Also, in my research, I have found that you can make any white bread recipe you like. The trick with this pan, is using the right amount of dough. I found if you fill it about 1/3 of the pan, the loaf will bake up to the top and create a perfectly square loaf.
• 3. The recipe I share here, is a basic white loaf recipe. If you like, you can half the white flour and substitute whole wheat or other flour. Again, if you do have this pan, try other yeast bread recipes that you like. King Arthur Flour Company has a recipe for this bread. They include a bit of potato flour, which I didnt have, so I used my old stand by basic white bread this time.
• 4. Bread Machine Method: Place all of the ingredients into the pan of your machine, program the machine for Manual or Dough, and press Start. When the cycle is finished, remove the dough and proceed as follows. Lightly grease a 13 x 4-inch pain de mie pan. Transfer the risen dough to a lightly greased work surface, shape it into a 13-inch log, and fit it into the pan. Cover the pan with lightly greased plastic wrap, and allow the dough to rise until it's just below the lip of the pan, 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the warmth of your kitchen (it may rise even more slowly in a cool kitchen; don't worry, this long rise will give it great flavor). Remove the plastic, and carefully place the cover on the pan, let it rest an additional 10 minutes while you preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake the bread for 25 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, carefully remove the lid, and return the bread to the oven to bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until it tests done. Remove the bread from the oven, and turn it out of the pan onto a rack to cool completely.
• 5. Manual Method: In a large bowl, combine the milk, water, butter, salt and sugar. Add the dried milk, flours and yeast, stirring till the dough starts to leave the sides of the bowl. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased surface, oil your hands, and knead it for 5 to 8 minutes, or until it's smooth and supple. Because of the relatively high fat content of this dough, it's a real pleasure to work with. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl or dough-rising bucket, cover the bowl or bucket, and allow the dough to rise till puffy though not necessarily doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours, depending on the warmth of your kitchen.
• 6. Mixer Method: Combine the ingredients as above, using a flat beater paddle or beaters, then switch to the dough hook(s) and knead for 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl,cover the bowl, and allow the dough to rise till doubled in bulk, 1 to 2 hours.

PAIN DE MIE (PULLMAN BREAD)

Steps:

• Combine milk, yeast and 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour.
• Beat and let proof 1 hour.
• De gas and add oil, salt, sugar, 2 cups white flour.
• Work in bowl until dough forms a ball.
• Knead adding white flour as necessary until dough is smooth and a bit moist.
• Let dough rise in oiled bowl 1-1 1/2 hours .
• De gas.
• Let rest 10 min.
• Shape dough to fit a Pain de Mie pan with lid, or use a large bread pan.
• Cover and let rise to 1/2 inch from top of pan, approx 30-45 min.
• Cover with lid, or cover a bread pan with waxed paper and put a weighted cookie sheet on the pan.
• Let stand 10 min.
• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Pain de Mie lid must be on the pan when in the oven, but remove cookie sheet from other bread pan.
• Bake 25 min.
• Remove Pain de Mie lid and let bake 10 more min.
• Put pan on wire rack to cool for 10 min.
• Turn bread out.
• Let cool to room temperature.
• The loaf in the Pain de Mie pan should be flat on six sides.
• Perfect for sandwiches.

PAIN DE MIE - FRENCH PULLMAN BREAD (ABM)

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients, and mix and knead them-by hand, mixer, or bread machine-to form a smooth, supple dough.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl or dough-rising bucket, cover the bowl or bucket, and allow the dough to rise till puffy though not necessarily doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Lightly grease a standard (13 x 4 x 4-inch) lidded pain de mie pan.
• Transfer the risen dough to a lightly greased work surface, shape it into a log, and fit it into the pan. Flatten the top as much as possible. Cover the pan with lightly greased plastic wrap, and allow the dough to rise until it's about 1/2-inch below the lip of the pan, about 45 minutes.
• Carefully slip the cover onto the pan, and let it rest an additional 15 minutes while you preheat your oven to 350°F.
• Bake the bread for 25 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, carefully remove the lid, and return the bread to the oven to bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until it's golden-brown on top and tests done; an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center will register 190°F
• Remove the bread from the oven, and turn it out of the pan onto a rack to cool completely. For a soft, flavorful crust, brush the loaf with melted butter while warm. Yield: 1 loaf.