How To Make Filipino Soft Spanish Bread

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a healthier fat option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy alternative, while water reduces cost.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour can be cheaper.

Mix instant yeast with lukewarm water and 1 teaspoon sugar; let sit until frothy.

In a large bowl, combine bread flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar.

Add lukewarm milk, softened margarine (or butter), and egg yolks to the dry ingredients; mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 8-10 minutes.

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

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal portions.

Roll each portion into a rectangle, spread with a mixture of softened butter (or margarine), brown sugar, and bread crumbs.

Roll the rectangle tightly into a log and pinch the ends to seal.

Place the logs seam-side down on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with additional bread crumbs.

Bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Cool on a wire rack before serving.

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