Baking delicious flower bread with Russian soup in the cold weather of the village

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats and is often lower in calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is a great dairy-free alternative with a cheesy flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can reduce costs.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor profile.

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

Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.

Add activated yeast mixture, melted butter, and warm milk to the flour.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

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

Shape each portion into flower petals and assemble into a flower shape on a baking sheet.

Let the shaped dough rise again for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Brush the dough with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Sprinkle sesame and poppy seeds on top before baking.

Bake until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

Cool on a wire rack before serving.

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