Classic Mapakiwa- Botswana Tea Buns | Botswana Bread Recipes

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Dried cranberries offer a tart alternative.

Mix all the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl and whisk together.

Combine water and cocoa oil for the wet ingredients and add to the dry ingredients.

Use a wooden spoon to mix everything together until the flour is moistened.

Knead the dough by hand for 8 minutes.

Shape the dough into a large ball and grease it.

Cover with a kitchen cloth and let it rise for 25 minutes.

Grease the baking pans.

Punch down the dough and knead it for a few minutes.

Portion the dough into small balls and place them on the baking pans.

Cover with a kitchen towel and let them proof for another 25 minutes.

Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.

Brush the buns with melted butter after baking.

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