How to Make Japanese Salt Bread | Crispy Outside, Fluffy Inside, perfect for Holidays!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

bread flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and instant yeast, stirring until dissolved.

Add sugar and let the mixture sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

In a separate large mixing bowl, combine bread flour and salt.

Add the yeast mixture, melted unsalted butter, and water to the flour mixture.

Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.

Place the loaf in a greased bread pan and let it rise again for 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Brush the top of the loaf with melted unsalted butter, sprinkle with flaky salt, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

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

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