Soft Apricot Sweet Buns - Buchteln Recipe | Bonacini's Italy

plum jam

🥗Healthier: fruit preserves

💰Cheaper: apple butter

Fruit preserves offer a similar taste with less sugar.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used for a lighter version.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor while being a natural sweetener.

Activate yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

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

Add activated yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the flour mixture.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

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

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Punch down the dough and divide it into equal pieces.

Flatten each piece and place a spoonful of plum jam in the center.

Pinch the edges to seal and shape into balls.

Arrange the balls in a greased baking dish, leaving space for rising.

Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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