My host in Norway taught me how to bake the most delicious bread!

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: spelt flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Spelt flour offers a nutty flavor with similar health benefits.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats and is often more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sesame seeds

Flaxseeds are nutrient-dense and can be less expensive.

Mix whole wheat flour, rye flour, and salt in a large bowl.

Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water, then let sit until bubbly, about 5-10 minutes.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture along with melted butter and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes until smooth.

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Shape the risen dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.

Let the shaped dough rise again for 30 minutes.

Optionally, brush the top with milk and sprinkle with seeds.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

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

Cooking Techniques

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