A buttery crust makes a luxurious impression. Look at the Nutrition Facts label before buying wheat flour. Low gluten flour can be boosted with Vital Wheat Gluten found in health stores. It will last more than one year. Mix with flour, rather than dissolving in liquid first.
Yeast grows better when at least half the flour is added before any oils or salt.
I'm new to bread-bakers and enjoy the list very much. I'd like to share a coffee cake, which not only tastes excellent, but looks so also. A Treasury of Southern Baking. Combine 1 tsp sugar, warm water and yeast in a bowl. Stir and set aside until bubbly.