Yeast Rings Recipe (Qagħaq tal-Ħmira) | An amazing sweet recipe that is super easy to make!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fats.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a natural sweetener with no calories.

Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water and let it sit until frothy.

In a large bowl, combine the plain flour, caster sugar, and pinch of salt.

Add cold margarine, lukewarm milk, and vanilla essence to the flour mixture and mix until combined.

Incorporate the yeast mixture and knead until smooth.

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into strips.

Shape each strip into a ring and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the rings with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds (if using).

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

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