How to make Mexican Sweet Bread Conchas Pan de Huevo Recipe Valentine Day Inspired

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar fat content.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while adding a nutty flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness with additional flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

Warm evaporated milk to no more than 115°F and mix with yeast and a little sugar to activate for 5-10 minutes.

In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar together.

Beat eggs slightly and add vanilla extract to the eggs.

Combine the activated yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter into the dry ingredients and mix in a stand mixer for 3 minutes on medium speed.

Increase mixing time to 10 minutes on medium speed until the dough is elastic.

Knead the dough briefly on a counter, then place in a greased bowl and cover with saran wrap and a dish towel.

Let the dough rise in a warm place (like the microwave) for about 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.

Prepare the topping by mixing flour and powdered sugar in a bowl, then add vanilla and vegetable shortening, mixing by hand.

Separate the topping into portions and color with gel food coloring (red and pink).

Shape the dough into balls, approximately 2 ounces each, and place on a baking sheet.

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