MEDIALUNAS de Manteca | Fáciles y Rápidas - CUKit!

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: vegetable shortening

Margarine reduces saturated fat while shortening is often cheaper.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while bread flour is often less expensive.

Combine warm milk and sugar in a bowl; sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.

Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the flour; mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

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

Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.

Spread softened butter over the dough, leaving a border around the edges.

Fold the dough into thirds like a letter; refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough again into a rectangle, fold into thirds, and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.

Cut the dough into triangles and roll each triangle from the base to the tip to form a crescent shape.

Place the rolled medialunas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; let rise for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Bake the medialunas for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.

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