If you are using instant yeast, mix it directly into the bowl. If you are using active dry yeast, activate it in the warm milk and sugar mixture first before adding to the dough mixture.

That’s fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing how it went!

Yes! Depending on humidity etc, bread making can have lots of variable. I would say as long as the dough doesn’t stick to your fingers when you press on it, you should be just fine to not add the 1/4 cup. Start with 3 3/4 and add more if needed. I prefer my dough softer so I typically try not to add more flour unless it stick to my fingers too much when kneading the dough. Hope that helps! Let me know what you end up doing and how it went!

Yes! Use good yeast and make sure they are not expired!

350℉. It should be in the recipe card – please check recipe card for the full recipe write up!