Homemade Hard Bread - Traditional Newfoundland - Bonita's Kitchen

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Sourdough starter adds flavor, and baking powder is a quicker alternative.

Combine 5 cups of flour in a bowl.

Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of salt and mix together.

Gradually add 1.5 cups of warm water, mixing until combined.

If needed, add more water up to 2 cups to achieve a sticky dough.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, adding flour as necessary.

Shape the dough into a block about 1.5 inches thick.

Cut the dough into 12 small squares or cubes.

Make small holes in the top of each piece for decoration.

Place the pieces on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F for 40 minutes to 1 hour until golden.

Cooking Techniques

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