Easy Homemade Bread Recipe | Simply Local

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: instant yeast

Sourdough adds unique flavor and probiotics.

Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour to a bowl.

Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to the bowl.

Add 0.5 tablespoons of dry instant yeast to the flour.

Add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

In a separate container, combine 0.5 cups of hot water and 0.5 cups of full cream milk.

Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening to the hot liquid mixture.

Pour the liquid mixture into the flour mixture.

Use a rubber spatula to mix until a ball forms.

Flour a clean counter and dump the dough onto it.

Knead the dough for about 8 minutes until smooth and pliable.

Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a tea towel.

Let the dough rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough to release air.

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

Cover and let it rest for about 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Bake the bread for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.

Let the bread cool for about 45 minutes before slicing.

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