How to Make Homemade Bread

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.

Combine 1 and 1/4 cups water and 1/4 cup whole milk in a bowl.

Heat the liquid in the microwave until it reaches between 105 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit, stirring to ensure even temperature.

Add 2 and 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast and 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar to the warm liquid, stirring to combine.

Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes until the yeast is foamy.

Add about 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture, along with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, and 2 teaspoons of salt. Stir until combined.

Gradually add more flour until the dough begins to cling together, using a spatula to help incorporate the butter.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it until smooth and elastic, adding more flour as needed to prevent stickiness.

Knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is no longer sticky and forms a round ball.

Lightly oil a clean bowl and place the dough inside, turning it to coat with oil.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise until doubled in size.

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