Best Vienna Bread Recipe (aka Pain Viennois)

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats while margarine is often more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal provides binding properties, while applesauce is a budget-friendly alternative.

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

Warm milk and butter until melted, then let cool slightly.

Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients along with water and eggs.

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

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

Punch down the dough and divide it into equal portions.

Shape each portion into rolls or loaves as desired.

Place shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cover and let rise again until puffy, about 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens