CZECH KOLACHE RECIPE: baking perfect Czech koláče the old fashioned way

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while keeping a creamy texture.

fruit preserves

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit offers a lighter option, while canned is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

Combine yeast with warm milk and sugar.

Add flour, salt, melted butter, eggs, and mix to form a dough.

Knead the dough until smooth.

Let the dough rise until doubled in size.

Roll out the dough on a baking sheet, creating edges to hold the filling.

Prepare blueberry filling with sugar and sprinkle with crumb topping made from butter, flour, and sugar.

Divide the dough into 20 pieces for small koláče.

Fill the center with blueberry filling and top with crumb topping.

Brush with egg wash and cut into a flower shape.

Bake until golden brown.

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