WOMAN lives in the village! BAKING traditional BREAD in the oven. Coloring eggs for EASTER

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and lowers calories.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: chopped dates

Cranberries add tartness and color.

Warm milk in a saucepan until lukewarm.

Dissolve yeast and a little sugar in the warm milk; let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.

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

Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface until smooth, about 8-10 minutes.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-2 hours.

Punch down the dough and knead in raisins and citrus zests.

Shape the dough into a round loaf and place in a greased pan.

Cover and let rise again until doubled, about 30-60 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Brush the top with egg wash before baking.

Bake for 30-40 minutes, until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

Cool on a wire rack before serving.

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