How to make Mexican day of the dead bread! Mexican sweet bread by @MexMundo

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with healthy fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a budget-friendly substitute.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

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

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

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

Add yeast mixture to the flour mixture along with eggs, melted butter, and orange blossom water.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

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

Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf.

Decorate the top with dough shaped like bones or skulls.

Let the shaped dough rise again until puffy, about 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Brush the dough with egg wash before baking.

Bake until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

Let cool before dusting with powdered sugar.

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