Easy Homemade PORTUGUESE SWEET BREAD Recipe | Keeping It Relle

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar richness.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor complexity and moisture.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries offer a tart alternative.

Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.

Add the yeast mixture, eggs, butter, orange zest, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.

Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Punch down the dough and knead in the raisins and candied fruit.

Shape the dough into a ring and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cover and let rise again until puffy, about 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Brush the dough with egg wash and sprinkle with almonds.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before serving.

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