Gluten-free Choreg ( Armenian Easter bread) - Gluten-free recipe

gluten-free flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs and gluten-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and healthier.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness.

Activate yeast in warm milk with 2 tsp sugar until frothy.

Mix gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, and mahlab in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rise until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape into braids or knots.

Place shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds or Kalonji seeds.

Bake until golden brown.

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