Soul cake recipe | soulmass-cake

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

currants

🥗Healthier: raisins

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Raisins provide similar sweetness and texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor complexity with natural sweetness.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal binds ingredients while reducing cholesterol.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, melt butter and combine with milk and yeast until frothy.

Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well.

Incorporate eggs, spices, lemon zest, and orange zest into the dough.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.

Fold in currants and knead gently to distribute evenly.

Shape the dough into small rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Cover the rounds with a cloth and let rise for 30 minutes.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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