Traditional homemade SERBIAN EASTER BREAD recipe!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor while being dairy-free.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used for a lighter texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

Activate yeast in warm milk with sugar until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.

Add activated yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and orange zest to the flour.

Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1-2 hours.

Punch down the dough and knead in raisins until evenly distributed.

Shape the dough into a round loaf and place in a greased baking pan.

Cover and let rise again until doubled, about 30-60 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Brush the top with egg wash for a golden finish.

Bake until golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.

Cool on a wire rack before serving.

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