Sweet Blueberry Yeasty Dumplings: Czech Inspired- Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall

blueberries

🥗Healthier: blackberries

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed berries

Frozen berries are often more affordable and still provide great flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

Activate the yeast by mixing 2 and 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast with 100 grams of granulated sugar, reserving 1 tablespoon of sugar, and warm milk (415 ml) in a small bowl for about 10 minutes until bubbly.

In a large mixing bowl, combine 660 grams of all-purpose flour, the remaining sugar, and 3 grams of salt, making a well in the center.

Add 1 large egg to 60 ml of the warm milk and stir, then pour into the well of the flour mixture along with the activated yeast.

Stir until a dough forms and knead lightly for about 1-2 minutes until smooth but tacky.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a towel and let it rise in a warm area for about 45 minutes until nearly doubled in size.

Prepare the blueberry filling by patting dry 340 grams of blueberries and mixing them with 50 grams of sugar, then set aside.

Deflate the risen dough and divide it into 18 equal pieces, rolling each into a smooth ball.

Flatten each dough ball to about 4.5 to 5 inches in diameter, then place a few blueberries in the center and pinch the dough closed around them.

Shape the dumplings into balls and place them seam side down on a greased baking dish, covering them to keep them from drying out.

Let the dumplings rise for another 30 minutes before baking.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens