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butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar fat content.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chunks

💰Cheaper: chocolate bars chopped

Dark chocolate offers health benefits while chocolate bars are often less expensive.

Combine 1 teaspoon of sugar with 1 tablespoon of yeast and warm water, let proof for about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, mix 5 1/2 cups of flour and 2 teaspoons of salt.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and mix until incorporated.

Knead the dough for about 7-8 minutes using a dough hook or by hand for about 10 minutes until elastic.

Oil a bowl and place the dough inside, cover, and let rise for about 2 hours.

Once risen, flatten the dough and divide it into equal portions for shaping.

Roll each portion into a loaf, tucking in the ends, and place on a baking sheet.

Cover and let rise again until puffy, about 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Bake the loaves for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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