Breakfast Recipe: Holiday Star Bread by Everyday Gourmet with Blakely

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and lower in saturated fat.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg replacer

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

In a bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1 package of active dry yeast.

Heat 1 cup of milk in the microwave for about a minute until warm, then add to the dry ingredients.

Add 1 egg and 1/4 cup of softened butter to the mixture and mix until combined.

Add 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour and mix until just combined.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.

Place the dough in a clean bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm area until puffed up.

Punch down the dough and let it rest for about 5 minutes.

Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and shape them into balls, letting them rest for another 5 minutes.

Roll each piece into a 10-inch circle on a floured surface.

In a bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of orange zest, 2-3 teaspoons of cinnamon, and 2 teaspoons of cardamom.

Spread melted butter over the rolled-out dough and sprinkle the sugar mixture on top.

Stack the circles, cut into 16 slices, and twist two slices together to form a star shape.

Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for about 25 minutes.

Brush with melted butter and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 25 minutes.

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