The following is for white yeast bread. When using a can to make this recipe be sure that it has been clearly labeled as a BPA-free. The recipe:

Ingredients:
1 2/3 cup lukewarm water
1 packet dry yeast
5 1/2 cups unbleached bread flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons butter, lard, or olive oil

Directions:
1. Activate yeast according to packet directions. This usually means placing it in a small amount of lukewarm water, along with the honey, for a few minutes.

2. Sift together the flour and salt.

3. Cut the butter, lard, or olive oil into the flour.

4. Then pour in the yeast mixture and the remaining lukewarm water. Mixing until a loose dough is formed. Be sure to add water or flour as needed.

5. Now it’s time to knead the dough. This step can be performed for 5 minutes by using an electric Kitchen-Aid tool or a Bosch appliance. The most sustainable method is to learn how to knead by hand (performed for 10 minutes). Even if you use an electric mixer (like I do), it is super important to have the knowledge and practice kneaded by hand occasionally in order to refine your skills. Here’s a great video to help.

6. After kneading, put the dough in a large bowl and allow to rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, covered, and placed in a warm moist environment.

7. Once dough has doubled in size, knead it again for 2-3 minutes. Cover again and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.

8. Shape dough into loaves (this recipe makes 2 standard loaves or 1 standard loaf and 4 BPA-free bean can loaves) and place into well oiled pans. If using upcycled, BPA-free bean cans — a great way of using what you have to bake bread — grease the can and line the bottom with parchment paper.

9. Once in pans, allow dough to rise doubling in size again (approximately 20-30 minutes).

10. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

11. Brush top of bread with water or egg wash.

You are going to bake this bread for around thirty five minutes, until the top is golden brown. Thump the top of it with your finger. It should take on a sort of hollow sound when finished. Then all you have to do is slice it and enjoy!

If you would like to learn more about this and an eventual sourdough recipe please go on over to Frugally Sustainable.