Daily routine village life Romania. Granny's recipes

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a lower-calorie alternative, while water is cost-effective.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: oats

Seeds provide crunch without allergens, while oats are budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease a baking dish with butter or oil.

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until frothy.

Add melted butter and milk to the egg mixture, stirring to combine.

Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually.

Fold in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and cocoa powder if using.

Add raisins and nuts, mixing gently until evenly distributed.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool in the dish for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens