EASY HOMEMADE BREAD | HOW TO MAKE ARTISAN BREAD ON A BUDGET | PANTRY CHALLENGE

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener.

Introduce the video and mention the recipe is for a four ingredient crusty bread.

Discuss the importance of adjusting water based on humidity, especially in dry climates.

Measure and add 3 cups of all-purpose flour to a bowl.

For the white bread, add 0.5 teaspoons of yeast; for the whole wheat version, add 0.75 teaspoons of yeast.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the flour mixture.

Measure out 1.5 cups of warm water, ensuring it's warm but not hot to the touch.

Stir the flour, yeast, and salt together with a fork until combined, adjusting water if necessary for stickiness.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel and let it sit for 24 hours for the dough to rise.

After 24 hours, check the dough; it should be bubbly and sticky.

Dump the dough onto a floured counter and let it rest for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 450°F (232°C).

Prepare two pans by sprinkling cornmeal on the bottom to prevent sticking.

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in the prepared pans, making an X on top of the whole wheat dough.

Cover the dough with a towel or bowl to prevent drying out.

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