Braided Rolls Recipe - Housky - Czech Cookbook

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal provides similar binding properties and is vegan.

Warm 1.5 cups of milk in the microwave until lukewarm.

Add 0.5 teaspoons of sugar and 1.5 teaspoons of dry yeast to the milk; stir and let sit for 10 minutes to proof.

In a mixing bowl, combine 3.75 cups of all-purpose flour and 1.5 teaspoons of salt; mix well.

Add 3 tablespoons of softened butter to the flour mixture.

After 10 minutes, add the yeast mixture to the flour and butter; mix until combined.

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a floured bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.

After rising, divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.

Shape each piece into a long rope for braiding.

Braid three ropes together and pinch the ends to seal.

Place the braided rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; let rise again until doubled.

Brush half of the rolls with water and sprinkle with poppy seeds; leave the other half plain for caraway seeds and salt topping.

Bake the rolls until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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