Why didn't I know this method for sweet bread before? You'll be amazed by the result

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while adding a subtle flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

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

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal provides binding properties with added fiber.

Mix ¾ cup milk and 1 ½ tsp. fresh yeast or 1 tsp. dry yeast in a bowl.

Add 1 egg to the mixture.

Incorporate 3 cups bread flour and ½ tsp. salt into the bowl.

Mix until the dough becomes smooth, about 10 minutes.

Add 4 tbsp. sugar and zest from half a lemon, then mix to combine.

Add 3 tbsp. butter pieces and let the dough absorb all the ingredients.

Increase speed and mix for another 10 minutes until smooth.

Stretch the dough to check if it’s elastic and thin enough to see light through.

Gather dough into a ball and leave to rise until doubled in size, usually about 2 hours.

Grease the work surface and start flattening the dough into a big rectangle.

Spread ½ cup jam evenly over the dough.

Roll the dough tightly and fold the edge over to close it.

Cut the rolled dough from the center and braid the two sides together.

Repeat the braiding with the second half of the dough.

Move the braided dough to a ring cake pan or any round pan.

Cover and let rise for 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C).

Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the pan and allow to cool.

Cooking Techniques

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