1 5 lb bag of bread flour costs about the same as a loaf of sliced whole grain bread.
A simple recipe, using about 3 cups of flour, 1 pkg of yeast, water, a little honey, oil, and salt, per loaf, is definitely cheaper, and tastes and smells ALOT better.
Agreed. My daughter makes all her bread. One batch makes five loaves. She can store the leftover dough in the refrigerator for up to five days. She bakes small loaves as she needs them. Much cheaper than prepared bread.