To make your bread lighter and fluffier you should make sure that the dough for the bread is well hydrated along with having the right balance of water and flour.
You also need to make sure to properly knead the bread dough to develop gluten and allow enough rising time for the dough in a warm environment.
Adding a small amount of sugar to weaken the gluten and using a dough conditioner can also help enhance the air pockets within the dough and result in lighter and fluffier bread.
Also avoid over kneading the dough or over baking the bread as it can lead to dense bread.
Bakeries get their bread so soft by using dough conditioners and enhancers such as emulsifiers, enzymes and other chemical additives that are used in bakeries.
These ingredients help the bakery improve their breads dough strength, overall texture and elasticity and results in softer bread.
The additives that bakeries use in their bread also helps to extend the breads shelf life and keep the bread softer longer.
Homemade bread is healthier than store bought bread as it contains less added unnatural ingredients.
When making homemade bread you can use whole grains and reduce or eliminate any added sugars and unhealthy fats and avoid any artificial additives and preservatives which are often in store bought breads.
Homemade bread that is made using whole grains like rye, oats, or whole wheat and retains the bran and germ of the grain are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber.
And most store bought breads and white store bought breads often are made with refined flour that have been stripped of these beneficial components.
It is OK to eat homemade bread everyday although it should also be eaten as part of a balanced diet with other healthy foods.
When making homemade bread you should use whole wheat flour which provides you with more nutrients and fiber when compared to regular flour or white bread.
However eating too much homemade bread and other breads can lead to inflammation and hypertension and slow your metabolism so homemade bread and other breads should be eaten in moderation.
What makes homemade bread softer is the combination of gluten development from kneading the bread dough and the carbon dioxide gas which is produced by the yeast during the fermentation which also creates the air pockets.
The addition of oil or butter fats help retain the breads moisture as well and can create a tender bread crumb.
Other ingredients like honey or milk can also help make homemade bread softer by adding moisture to the homemade bread.
It's most often cheaper to make bread in a bread machine or oven instead of buying it, especially if you're making more higher end specialty breads.
Sometimes it's cheaper to buy sandwich breads and cheaper versions of bread in the store.
However homemade bread often tastes much better than store bought bread so that can also make it worth it to make bread instead of buying it.
It is cheaper to make your own bread instead of buying it from the store.
Especially if you were buying more expensive breads.
However in some cases you may find it cheaper to buy store bought sandwich breads or basic breads than to make your own.
You also have to factor in your time as well.
If you buy the ingredients for bread in bulk and you also enjoy making the bread then it can be a good thing to make your own bread.
Homemade bread when made correctly also tastes better than store bought bread and can be much healthier as well.
The primary ingredients in bread is flour, salt, water and yeast.
Some people who make bread at home find that they can make homemade bread for 50 cents to a dollar a loaf.
Store bought bread can cost $1.50 to $4.00 to $5.00 a loaf depending on the type of bread you buy.
I mainly make my own bread due to it tasting better but if I run out of homemade bread and don't feel like making it I will buy some bread.
To make bread you need a bread making machine or a basic oven and some mixing bowls.