Belizean Bulla Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

Grate 1 inch piece of fresh ginger into a bowl.

Measure and add 2 cups of flour to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of white sugar and make a well in the flour.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the bowl and mix together.

Add the grated ginger to the mixture and mix again.

Add 1/4 cup of shortening and work it into the flour mixture.

Add 1/4 cup of molasses and mix until combined.

Add 1 beaten egg and mix everything together.

Add 2 tablespoons of water and knead until the bowl is clean and the dough is soft.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Prepare a baking pan with parchment paper.

Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick.

Cut out shapes using a 5 inch cookie cutter.

Knead leftover dough and roll out again.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Brush melted butter on top of each piece after baking.

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