Many things affect the outcome of homemade bread. A great recipe is a good start.
A mountain is also helpful. Bread grows well at high altitude. I happen to be blessed to live at high altitude. If you have the choice between baking bread on the beach or the mountain, choose the mountain. But, you probably don't have a choice.
Another useful ingredient is high protein wheat flour. The protein in wheat, called gluten, is what forms the unique structure of bread, the matrix filled with millions of tiny air pockets. Simply look at the ingredient label to learn the grams of protein per serving. I use whole wheat flour that has 6 grams of protein per 1/4 cup serving. Your bread flour may be labeled "red" or "white." Red equals higher protein. My favorite flour is called Bronze Chief by Wheat Montana, available inexpensively at Wal-Mart.
Recipe. Mountain. Flour.
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