Best Haitian Bread Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor while reducing saturated fat.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk lowers calories and is lactose-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

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

Add butter and crumble it into the flour mixture until fine.

Pour in warm water and mix all the ingredients together.

Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.

Form the dough into a ball and grease the bowl with oil.

Cover the bowl with a paper towel and let it sit for 45 minutes until it rises.

After 45 minutes, divide the dough into four sections.

Roll one section into a long shape or desired form.

Spray a baking pan with nonstick spray and place the dough on it, spacing them out.

Use a fork to create designs on the dough (optional).

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes until fluffy and golden.

Cooking Techniques

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