Homemade KEFIR BREAD - Gut Friendly

kefir

🥗Healthier: buttermilk

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Buttermilk provides similar tanginess, while the milk + vinegar option is more accessible.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: instant yeast

Sourdough starter enhances flavor and digestion.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

Combine kefir, warm water, and sugar in a bowl until dissolved.

Sprinkle yeast over the mixture and let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.

Add the kefir mixture to the flour and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.

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

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

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

Place the loaf in a greased baking pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

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

Cooking Techniques

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