After this recipe, you will no longer buy bread because once you taste the difference between homemade and store-bought, there’s simply no going back. I made my first loaf of bread during a particularly dreary weekend, expecting a mediocre result at best. What came out of my oven was a revelation—golden crust that crackled under my fingers, soft interior that still felt warm, and an aroma that filled every corner of my home. That was three years ago, and I haven’t purchased a loaf of bread since.
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Why Homemade Bread Changes Everything
There’s something profoundly satisfying about breaking into a loaf you’ve made with your own hands. Beyond the obvious sensory pleasures, homemade bread offers benefits that extend into health, economics, and the simple joy of creating something from scratch.