Shopping list for basic white bread

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Grocery shopping is on my list of chores for today. It’s a chore because I’d rather be baking bread! Or doing a bunch of other stuff…anyway, let’s get on with it.

What do you need to make basic white bread? Here’s the most basic list of ingredients:

• bread flour
• water
• butter
• salt
• sugar
• dry milk
• yeast

Bread flour is best, but all-purpose flour can be used as well. The texture of the bread may turn out a little lighter or heavier depending on which flour and leavening agents you select. We’ll take a look at each ingredient so you know why it’s being used. Once you understand that, you’ll be better able to make substitutions and to make the type of bread you really like.

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