Basic white bread for total beginners

strong white flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and can be more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: plant-based milk

💰Cheaper: water

Plant-based milk caters to dietary restrictions.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Add warm water and melted butter to the dry ingredients.

Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.

Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a cloth.

Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.

Place the shaped dough in a greased loaf pan.

Cover and let rise again until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F).

Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

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