Guaguas de Pan - Recetas Ecuatorianas - Trejo's Kitchen

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used in baking.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and moisture.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding.

Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.

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

Add melted butter, eggs, and orange juice to the yeast mixture; whisk to combine.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients; mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into portions for shaping.

Shape each portion into a baby figure and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Let the shaped dough rise for another 30 minutes.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown.

Cool on a wire rack before decorating with icing and natural coloring.

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