Guyanese Butterflap

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a tropical flavor with healthier fats.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: unbleached flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

Prepare the paste by mixing 1/3 cup of bread flour or all purpose flour with 1/2 cup of whole milk.

In a separate bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of bread flour or all purpose flour, 1/4 cup of granulated white sugar, 1 tablespoon of yeast, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 1/2 cup of whole milk, 1 egg, and 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter to form the dough.

Roll out the dough and add the filling made with 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter.

Brush the assembled dough with an egg wash made from 1 egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of milk.

Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes.

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