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butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and moisture.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding.

In a large bowl, mix bread flour and sugar.

Activate the yeast in warm milk until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Combine the yeast mixture with the flour mixture, then add eggs, melted butter, and shortening.

Knead the dough until smooth, about 8-10 minutes.

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into balls.

Prepare the topping by mixing all-purpose flour, confectioners sugar, butter, and shortening until crumbly.

Color half of the topping with food coloring, if desired.

Flatten each dough ball and spread the topping over the surface.

Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Let rise again for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake until golden, about 20-22 minutes.

Cool on a wire rack before serving.

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