German Bread! No oil no sugar! Fast Easy Delicious bread! (Anyone Can Bake It)

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats and a distinct flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective option.

rye flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more fiber, while all-purpose flour is widely available.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

Combine 300 ml water and 5 g dry yeast, stir until yeast dissolves.

Add 500 g bread flour and 8 g salt, mix all ingredients.

Gather the dough with your hands and sprinkle flour on the counter.

Knead until the dough is smooth, soft, and not sticky.

Cover the dough and leave it to rest until it doubles in volume.

Fold the dough to remove gas and shape it as demonstrated.

Put the dough in a mold (can be a strainer or pot).

Sprinkle flour on the dough and braid it, then let it rest in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours.

After 4 hours, place the dough on a baking sheet.

Sprinkle flour on the dough and brush off excess flour.

Make cuts in the dough as shown.

Bake in a preheated oven at 210°C / 410°F for 25-30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens