Crispy Homemade Raising Cane’s Bread
A crispy, fluffy homemade bread recipe inspired by Raising Cane’s iconic bread, perfect for game day snacks, casual dinners, and pairing with chicken fingers or sauces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (360 g)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (7 g)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (25 g)
- 1 teaspoon salt (6 g)
- 1 cup warm water (240 ml, about 110°F / 43°C)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (56 g, melted)
- ¼ cup warm milk (60 ml)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water (110°F / 43°C), sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: Add the warm milk, melted butter, and egg to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine well.
- Form the dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. (Or knead with a stand mixer dough hook for 6-7 minutes.)
- First rise: Lightly oil a clean bowl, place the dough inside, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape the bread: Punch down the dough, shape into a loaf or divide into sticks, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or greased loaf pan.
- Second rise: Cover and let rise for another 30-40 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) about 15 minutes before baking.
- Apply butter: Brush the top of the dough generously with melted butter using a basting brush.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until crust is golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool and serve: Let cool slightly on a wire rack before slicing or pulling apart. Serve warm.
Notes
Use warm water (not hot) to activate yeast properly. Brush dough with melted butter before baking for a crispy crust. Let bread cool before slicing to avoid gummy texture. Dough can be refrigerated after first rise for up to 24 hours. For dairy-free, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free baking mix but expect texture differences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About one slice or t
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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