Albanian Kulaç Bread - Soda Bread with Yogurt #kulac, #sodabread, #kuzhinashqiptare

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats while sunflower oil is more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

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

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein, while sour cream is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while brown sugar is typically cheaper.

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

Warm water and milk until lukewarm, then add to the dry ingredients.

Stir in olive oil and Greek yogurt until a dough forms.

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

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

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Shape the dough into a round loaf and place on a baking sheet or in a Cast Iron Dutch Oven.

Brush the top with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Let the loaf rest for 15 minutes before baking.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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