Creole Bread

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while regular milk is more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option, while margarine is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative, while egg substitutes can be more affordable.

In a KitchenAid, combine 6 cups of flour and 1 tablespoon of sugar.

In warm water, dissolve 1 pack of yeast and let it rise.

Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the flour mixture.

Once the yeast has risen, add it to the flour mixture and mix slowly.

Warm 14 ounces of coconut milk and add it to the mixture.

Knead the dough using the KitchenAid until it comes together.

Add 5 tablespoons of shortening to the dough and mix until well incorporated.

Remove the dough from the mixer and let it rise until it doubles in size.

Cut the risen dough into portions and shape them into balls.

Grease a baking sheet and place the dough balls on it.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the dough for about 30 minutes.

Remove the bread from the oven once baked and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

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