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flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Sourdough adds flavor and is a natural leavening agent.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

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

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while margarine is often less expensive.

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

Dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture along with milk and yogurt.

Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Preheat the oven to high heat (around 475°F/245°C).

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape each into a ball.

Roll out each ball into a flat, round shape about 1/4 inch thick.

Place the rolled dough onto a baking sheet or directly onto a hot baking stone.

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top, if desired.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffed, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter.

Serve warm with your favorite dishes.

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