Baking Traditional Uzbek Bread in a Snowy Winter Village

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Sourdough adds flavor and probiotics.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

Mix flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.

Dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Add the yeast mixture and milk to the flour mixture.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).

Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a round loaf.

Place the loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the top with vegetable oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Make decorative slashes on the surface with a sharp knife.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before serving.

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