First Time in SLOVENIA! Bus Ride to Maribor + Tasting Slovenian Treats!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar fat content.

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta offers a lighter texture while cream cheese is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener that can enhance flavor.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds are a healthier nut option, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt together.

Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.

Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the flour mixture.

Pour in the yeast mixture and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Prepare the filling by mixing cottage cheese, sugar, lemon zest, and cinnamon in a bowl.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.

Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving edges clear.

Sprinkle walnuts or poppy seeds over the filling, if desired.

Roll the dough tightly into a log and place in a greased loaf pan.

Cover and let it rise again for 30 minutes.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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