The Classic Spanish Bread Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while being cost-effective.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

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 is a great egg substitute for binding.

Mix 3 ¼ cup all purpose flour, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt in a large bowl.

Dissolve 2 tsp active dry yeast in 1 cup warm milk and let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture along with 1/3 cup unsalted butter and 1 egg.

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

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

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf or divide it into pieces.

Prepare the filling by mixing ½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup condensed milk, ¾ cup bread crumbs, ¼ cup all purpose flour, and 1/3 cup cream.

Fill the shaped dough with the filling, then place it in a greased baking pan and let it rise again, about 30 minutes.

Brush the top with beaten egg if desired and sprinkle with additional sugar if desired.

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

Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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