How To Make Easter Bread

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and lowers calories.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: chopped dates

Cranberries add tartness and color.

Mix warm water, dry yeast, and sugar; let yeast rise.

In a large bowl, combine flour and the previously prepared yeast mixture.

Add eggs, warm milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla to the bowl.

Mix until a dough forms, adding more flour as needed.

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

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.

Punch down the dough and knead in lemon zest.

Shape the dough into loaves and place in greased pans.

Cover and let rise again until doubled.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.

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