Nigerian Milk Bread | How to Make Nigerian Bread at Home For Beginners! Fresh, Soft and Delicious 💯

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and reduces saturated fat.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and moisture.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed is a vegan alternative, reducing cholesterol.

Activate yeast in warm milk until frothy, about 5 minutes.

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

Mix in activated yeast mixture and eggs until combined.

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

Incorporate softened butter and continue kneading for 5 minutes.

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

Punch down the dough and shape into a loaf.

Place shaped dough in a greased loaf pan and cover.

Allow to rise again until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

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