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butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

fruit jam

🥗Healthier: fruit puree

💰Cheaper: store-brand jam

Fruit puree can be lower in sugar while still providing flavor.

Start by mixing 220 grams of whole milk at room temperature with 40 grams of sugar.

Add 500 grams of all-purpose flour (type 400, 500, or 550) to the mixture.

Incorporate 15-10 grams of wheat sourdough starter and 20 grams of yeast into the flour mixture.

Add half a teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix using a stand mixer on low speed until a dough forms.

Gradually add 2 eggs one at a time to the dough.

Add 7 grams of salt after the eggs are incorporated.

Finally, add 75 grams of soft butter in intervals, mixing until fully incorporated.

Knead the dough in the stand mixer for about 20 minutes until smooth, performing a windowpane test to check the dough's elasticity.

Shape the dough into a ball, cover it, and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Roll the dough out to about 1 centimeter thick on a floured surface.

Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out star shapes from the dough.

Let the cut-out dough rest for several hours at room temperature or in a warm oven at 30°C for 1-2 hours, or up to 3-4 hours at room temperature depending on the warmth.

Once the dough has risen, place it in the refrigerator for about an hour before frying to stabilize it.

Heat frying oil to between 170-180°C, ensuring there is enough oil for the dough to float while frying.

Fry the stars in the hot oil for about 1.5 minutes on each side, ensuring they are golden brown and cooked through.

Remove the fried stars and place them on a kitchen towel to drain excess oil.

Once cooled, fill the stars with fruit jam using a filling tool or syringe, or by making a small hole with a skewer.

Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or roll in cinnamon sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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