Homemade Bread - Newfoundland Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories while water keeps it simple.

Add 2 cups of lukewarm water to a small bowl.

Mix in 2 tablespoons of sugar.

Add 24 grams (3 packets) of yeast to the water and set aside to hydrate for 10-15 minutes until bubbly.

In a large bowl, combine 7 lbs of flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1/4 cup of salt, mixing with both hands until it has a sandy texture.

Add 1/2 cup of softened margarine to the flour mixture and work it in with both hands until lumps form.

Stir the hydrated yeast mixture gently and add it to the flour mixture, squeezing it in with one hand.

Add more lukewarm water as needed to achieve a good consistency, mixing until well combined.

Knead the dough using a folding and punching technique, adding flour if it becomes too sticky.

Tuck the dough into a round shape and grease the top with a little margarine.

Cover the dough with a lid and wrap it in a towel to keep warm while it rises for about 3 hours.

After 3 hours, gently knead the dough down to release air bubbles without overworking it.

Form the dough into a round bun and place it back in the pan, allowing it to rise again.

Grease the pan with softened margarine using a paper towel.

Divide the dough into portions, rolling each into a bun shape and dusting with flour as needed.

Place the buns in the greased pan and cover with a tea towel to rise before baking.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

Bake the buns for about 1 hour, rotating halfway through.

Check for doneness by looking for a golden brown color and a light feel.

Grease the tops of the buns with softened margarine after baking.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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