Guyanese Salara / Red Cake (In Memory Of My Biggest Supporter Dr. Khaleel Mohammed ) #salara

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil enhances coconut flavor, while margarine is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less costly.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy alternative, while water can be used to reduce costs.

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to 1 and 1/4 cups of warm milk and add 2 and 1/2 teaspoons of dry active yeast. Cover and let it bloom for 5 to 10 minutes.

In a bowl, mix 3 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup of sugar, 1 beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Add 1/4 cup of room temperature butter and mix for 10 minutes until the dough is stretchy.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 1 hour until it doubles in size.

Prepare the filling by heating coconut in a pan and adding nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and sugar. Mix well and add a tablespoon of condensed milk and red food color to your preference.

Roll out the dough into a rectangle or square.

Brush the edges of the dough with an egg wash (1 beaten egg mixed with a little water).

Spread the filling over the dough and roll it tightly, sealing the edges with the egg wash.

Transfer the rolled dough to a baking dish and cover with a tea towel. Let it rest for another 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, brush the top with the egg wash and bake in the oven at 350°F for 20 minutes.

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