Mix Flour with Water and Milk and You’ll Thank My Grandmother for the Recipe: Bread Baking Guide

2 tablespoons sugar
7 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sunflower seed oil
1 teaspoon fine salt
6 cups wheat flour
to taste: butter
Mixing the Ingredients
Let’s kickstart our bread-making journey by mixing the key ingredients together. In a large bowl, combine warm water, hot milk, dry yeast, and sugar. Use a whisk to blend them seamlessly. As you pour in the sunflower seed oil and salt, keep whisking until the mixture is smooth and velvety.

Kneading the Dough
Now comes the satisfying part—kneading the dough! Gradually sift the wheat flour into the bowl, stirring with a wooden spoon. When it becomes too thick, it’s time to get your hands in the dough. Transfer it onto a wooden pastry board and knead vigorously until it transforms into a smooth, elastic dough.

Shaping the Loaves
Divide the dough into 10 equal parts, shaping each into a loaf. Grease your hands with sunflower oil and coat each loaf generously. Place a small portion of butter on top of each, spreading it evenly. Using your fingers, widen the loaves into discs and fold the edges towards the center. Roll them into cylinders and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Letting the Dough Rise

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