Emmy Eats Slovakia - tasting Slovak sweets

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining flavor.

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta is lighter and offers a similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

vanilla

🥗Healthier: almond extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Almond extract offers a unique flavor at a lower cost.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

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

Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.

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

Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.

Fill with fruit preserves or cottage cheese and shape into balls or rolls.

Boil shaped sweets in salted water until they float, about 3-5 minutes.

Transfer boiled sweets to a baking sheet and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.

Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

Serve warm, optionally topped with nuts or poppy seeds.

Cooking Techniques

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