How to make Cuddura Cu’ L’ova or Cuzzupe Italian Easter breads using a challah braiding technique.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more cost-effective.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu is a plant-based alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Water is a cost-saving alternative for moisture.

In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt together.

Dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Add olive oil, eggs, and milk to the flour mixture and combine until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Punch down the dough and divide it into portions.

Shape each portion into a round loaf and place them on a baking sheet.

Press the hard-boiled eggs into the center of each loaf, securing them with dough.

Brush the loaves with an egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

Let cool before serving.

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