S2 E29 Pass the Paska: Ukrainian 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.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and adds a nutty flavor.

Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.

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

Combine activated yeast mixture with melted butter, eggs, and vanilla in a separate bowl.

Pour wet ingredients into the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.

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

Punch down the risen dough and knead in lemon zest, raisins, and almonds.

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

Cover and let rise again until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.

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