Homemade Plait (braided) Bread | CaribbeanPot .com

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is lactose-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding.

Warm up milk slightly before using.

Add 1/4 cup Demerara sugar and 2 tablespoons honey to the milk and whisk until melted.

Add 1 tablespoon dry active yeast to the mixture and let it bloom for about 15 minutes.

In a bowl, combine 3.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 3/4 tablespoons of salt, then mix.

Add melted butter to the flour mixture and incorporate it with hands.

Add the milk and yeast mixture gradually, mixing until a dough forms.

Knead the dough for about 4-5 minutes until smooth, adding water if needed.

Divide the dough into three equal pieces and roll each into a long strand.

Braid the three strands together to form a loaf.

Place the braided loaf on a lined baking sheet and cover it to proof for 30-40 minutes until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Bake the bread for 27 minutes or until golden brown.

Brush melted butter on the baked bread for a glossy finish.

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