Judas Buns Recipe - Jidáše - Czech Cookbook

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk lowers calories and adds a nutty flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while brown sugar is often less expensive.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries provide a tart flavor and sultanas are often cheaper.

Warm up 3/4 cup of milk in the microwave for about 40 seconds until warm but not hot.

Add 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of dry active yeast to the warm milk and mix gently.

Let the yeast mixture sit for 10 minutes to activate.

Melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter in the microwave.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, and some lemon zest.

Add the melted butter, 1 egg yolk, and the activated yeast mixture to the flour mixture.

Mix the ingredients using a KitchenAid mixer with the hook attachment on low speed for about 5 minutes until the dough is well combined and slightly sticky.

Flour the bottom of a bowl and place the dough in it, sprinkling some flour on top.

Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until it doubles in size.

Prepare a baking tray with baking paper.

Cut the risen dough into 8 equal pieces.

Roll each piece into a long rope and shape it into a knot, placing it on the baking tray.

Cover the shaped buns with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Brush the tops of the buns with the reserved egg white.

Bake the buns in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until they are golden brown.

Prepare the glaze by mixing 1 tablespoon of honey (using a little oil to help it come out) with 1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Once the buns are baked, brush them immediately with the honey glaze.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens