BAKING CZECH PLUM KOLÁČ

plums

🥗Healthier: apricots

💰Cheaper: canned plums

Apricots provide a similar tartness and flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while being dairy-free.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a bowl.

Heat milk and butter until warm, then add to the dry ingredients.

Mix in eggs and vanilla extract, then knead until smooth.

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick.

Cut the dough into squares or circles and place on a baking sheet.

Press a small indentation in the center of each piece.

Fill the indentation with halved plums and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.

Let the filled dough rise for another 20 minutes.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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