“Sádlovky” – Czech Traditional Lard Cookies | Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free

lard

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with additional flavor.

Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain and let potatoes cool slightly before peeling.

Mash the potatoes in a bowl until smooth.

Add flour, lard, salt, egg, and sugar to the mashed potatoes.

Mix until a soft dough forms, adjusting flour as needed.

Let the dough rest for 30 minutes, covered with a cloth.

Divide the dough into small pieces and form into dumplings.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the dumplings.

Cook until they float to the surface, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove dumplings and let drain briefly.

In a skillet, melt butter and sauté chopped onion until golden.

Add cooked dumplings to the skillet and fry until crispy, about 3-4 minutes.

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