If You Love BREAD. This RECIPE is for You.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole grain cornmeal

💰Cheaper: polenta

Whole grain cornmeal adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, yeast, and 1 cup of slightly warm water, about 110° F and 115° F; use a kitchen thermometer for accuracy. Using a rubber spatula, mix to combine. Let the yeast mixture sit for about 10 to 15 minutes until it doubles in size.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the remaining flour, kosher salt, and sugar to the bowl and mix on low speed with the dough hook attachment to combine. Add the yeast mixture, butter, and malt extract. Gradually pour in the remaining warm water (about 110° F and 115° F) and mix on low speed until a rough dough forms.

Increase the speed to medium and knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl and spray the dough with a thin coating of cooking spray. Wrap the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside to proof in a warm, draft-free place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove the plastic wrap, and punch down the dough. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a round loaf. Place the loaves on (2) baking sheets that have been sprinkled with cornmeal or lined with parchment paper.

Sprinkle some cornmeal on top of the shaped bread dough. Use a sharp knife to make a few slashes on the top of each loaf. Cover the loaves with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.

Bake the loaves in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

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