ENSAIMADA RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE ENSAIMADA | SOFT DOUGH RECIPE | SANN’S KITCHEN

lard

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable shortening

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories without compromising sweetness.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a budget option.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Dissolve yeast in warm water and let it foam for 5-10 minutes.

Add eggs and milk to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.

Gradually add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture, mixing until a dough forms.

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

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.

Spread lard evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with cinnamon and orange zest.

Roll the dough tightly into a log, then coil it into a spiral shape.

Place the spiral on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it rise again for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the ensaimada for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.

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