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Lean Bread

Cultural Context

Lean bread, or Pain Léger, is a traditional French bread known for its simplicity and light texture. It is often enjoyed as a staple in households, accompanying meals or served with cheese and charcuterie. This bread reflects the French culinary ethos of using minimal ingredients to create something delicious and satisfying. Today, variations can be found across the globe, with many bakers experimenting with different flours and add-ins.

FrenchFRother
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
500g flour
25g milk powder
5g dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
230/250ml water
80g butter

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is a great vegan cheese substitute.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk offers a dairy-free option while water reduces costs.

1

Mix the flour, milk powder, dry yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

2

Add water gradually and knead the dough until smooth.

3

Incorporate the butter and continue kneading until well combined.

4

Let the dough rise until doubled in size.

5

Shape the dough into 7 pieces and let them rise again.

6

Bake the shaped dough until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

glutenmilk

Also Known As

Pain LégerFrench Lean Bread
Local Name: Pain Léger

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