Yeast Bread - A Complete Step by Step Guide to Making Homemade Bread - ReDux - The Hillbilly Kitchen

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: instant yeast

Sourdough adds unique flavor and probiotics.

Dissolve less than a teaspoon of sugar in warm water.

Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.

Add 3.5 cups of flour to a bowl and mix in 1 teaspoon of salt.

Combine the warm water mixture with the flour and salt mixture.

Add 1 cup of milk and 1 egg to the mixture and stir until combined.

Add 0.5 cups of potato flakes to the mixture and stir.

Knead the dough until smooth, then place it in a greased bowl and cover.

Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.

Place in a greased pan and cover, letting it rise again until puffy, about 30-60 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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