Artisanal Country Bread Baking in Transylvania

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

caraway seeds

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: cumin seeds

Fennel seeds offer a similar flavor profile.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

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

In a separate bowl, combine warm water, milk, and melted butter.

Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

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

Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a cloth; let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf.

Place the loaf in a greased baking pan and let it rise again for 30 minutes.

Brush the top with beaten egg and sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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