Folares da Páscoa - Easter Bread

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu offers a vegan alternative.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often more affordable.

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

Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit until frothy.

Add eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture.

Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients until a dough forms.

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

Cover the dough with a cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Punch down the risen dough and incorporate cinnamon, anise seeds, orange zest, and lemon zest.

Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on a baking sheet.

Decorate the top with hard-boiled eggs and raisins.

Let the shaped dough rise for another 30 minutes.

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

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

Cooking Techniques

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