Three Hour Brown Bread - Budget Friendly!

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: spelt flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Spelt flour maintains whole grain benefits while being lighter.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is a low-glycemic sweetener.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free, while water can reduce costs.

Combine 1 cup lukewarm water and 2 tablespoons sugar in a bowl.

Add 3 teaspoons active dry yeast to the sugar water and stir; let sit for 10 minutes.

In a separate bowl, combine 3/4 cup molasses, 1 cup rolled oats, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 cup boiling water; stir to soften oats.

Add 1 cup cold water to the oat mixture to cool it down.

After 10 minutes, check the yeast; it should be bubbly and active.

Combine the yeast mixture with the cooled oat mixture and stir.

Gradually add 8 cups of flour, starting with 3-4 cups to thicken the mixture.

Mix by hand until the dough starts to form, adding more flour as needed until the dough is less sticky.

Cooking Techniques

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