EASY FRENCH BREAD!

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with good fats.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: instant yeast

Sourdough adds depth of flavor.

Add 1 tablespoon of yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar to a bowl.

Pour in 2 cups of warm water and whisk until combined.

Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.

Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the yeast mixture.

Scoop in 5 cups of all-purpose flour, ensuring it's not packed tightly.

Use a stand mixer with a dough hook to mix until a dough forms, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove the dough from the mixer and shape it into a loaf.

Cut the dough into four equal pieces and shape each piece into a loaf.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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