Homemade White Bread - Traditional Newfoundland - Bonita's Kitchen

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness.

Add 2 tablespoons of yeast to a bowl with 1/2 cup of lukewarm water and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. Set aside for about 5 minutes to rise.

In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of sugar.

Add 2 tablespoons of melted butter to the flour mixture.

Once the yeast has risen, add it to the flour mixture along with 3 cups of lukewarm water, adding 2 cups first and then the remaining cup after mixing.

Mix the ingredients together with a wooden spoon, creating a well in the center for the liquid.

Once mixed, start using one hand to knead the dough while holding the bowl with the other hand.

Add more flour as needed to prevent stickiness, mixing it into the dough until it is firm and not sticky.

Form the dough into a round shape and make a cross on top with a knife to help it rise.

Cover the dough with a lid or towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 30-40 minutes.

After the dough has risen, punch it down and knead it again, adding more flour if necessary.

Grease the bread pans lightly with butter or olive oil.

Divide the dough into portions and shape them into loaves or buns, placing them into the greased pans.

Let the shaped dough rise again for about 30 minutes until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the bread for about 30 minutes until golden brown.

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