Crunchy Soboro Bread 소보로빵

red bean paste

🥗Healthier: sweetened mashed chickpeas

💰Cheaper: sweetened pumpkin puree

Chickpeas and pumpkin provide a similar texture with less sugar.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a different flavor profile.

For the streusel: In a bowl, mix together butter and peanut butter until smooth. Add sugar, honey and salt. Mix well. Add beaten egg and vanilla. Mix well.

Sift together all purpose flour and vanilla. Mix a bit. Cover and let it chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

For the dough: In a bowl, mix milk, eggs, sugar and vanilla. Add flour and salt. Mix until incorporated. Add softened butter. Mix until butter is fully absorbed. Transfer to a floured counter. Knead until smooth and elastic. Smooth into a ball. Place in an oiled bowl. Coat with oil. Cover and let it rise until doubled in size.

Punch the air out. Divide dough into 16 equal pieces. Roll into a ball. Bench rest for 10 minutes. Flatten each dough ball, pinch the edges to seal. Dip half of it in the water. Place a handful of chilled streusel on the counter. Press dough ball against streusel.

Place in a 10x17 sheet pan or any that's available for you. Cover for 30 minutes. Preheat oven at 175ºC or 350ºF. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until golden.

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