🇲🇽COMO HACER PAN DE MUERTO - How to make Day of the Dead Bread.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining moisture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Activate yeast in warm milk and let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Add activated yeast, eggs, and melted butter to the dry ingredients.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

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

Create a smaller ball for the decorative bone shape on top.

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

Cover and let rise again until puffy, about 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the bread until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and cool slightly on a wire rack.

Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with powdered sugar and sesame seeds.

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