Baguette Egyptian Style.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Flaxseeds provide omega-3s, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

malt powder

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness and moisture, while brown sugar is less expensive.

Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to 1/4 cup of warm water and mix in 2 tablespoons of yeast, then set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of whole wheat flour and 3 cups of all-purpose flour.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 cup of oil to the flour mixture.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and stir.

Add 2 cups of warm water gradually until the dough comes together and pulls away from the bowl.

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.

Form the dough into a ball and coat with oil, then cover with plastic wrap and a towel to rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

After rising, cut the dough into 8 pieces and shape each into a small ball, resting for 15 minutes.

Brush a baking sheet with oil.

Shape each ball into a rectangle, then roll it into a log and seal the seams.

Place the shaped dough on the oiled baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.

Brush the tops with milk to prevent drying out and let proof for about 30 minutes until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Brush the tops with milk again before baking.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes until golden brown.

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