SEMENİ - Grandma Cooked Semeni Dessert, an Old Caucasian Dessert Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Flaxseed meal provides a vegan binding alternative.

Mix wheat flour, yeast, and sugar in a bowl until combined.

Add warm water and mix until a dough forms.

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

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a round loaf.

Place the loaf in a greased steamer or on a steaming rack.

Cover and steam for 30-40 minutes until cooked through.

Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly.

Brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Serve warm, optionally drizzled with honey.

Cooking Techniques

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