How to Make Traditional Bohemian Czech Kolaches (or Buchty)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Ricotta is lighter and less expensive.

fruit preserves

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit offers a healthier, natural option.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

Prepare the filling using dried prunes and prune juice.

Make the bread dough using a bread machine.

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

Shape the dough into Kolaches or Buchty with the prepared filling.

Place on a greased baking pan and let rise again before baking.

Bake until golden brown.

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