Sweet, Soft, and Stuffed with Cherries – Pirozhki You’ll Love!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while providing moisture.

cherries

🥗Healthier: blueberries

💰Cheaper: canned cherries

Blueberries offer similar flavor and texture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: none

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while providing sweetness.

Activate yeast in warm milk with sugar until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.

Combine flour and salt in a large bowl.

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

Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

While dough rises, prepare the cherry filling by combining pitted cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan.

Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5-7 minutes, then cool.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Punch down risen dough and divide into equal pieces.

Roll each piece into a circle, place a spoonful of cherry filling in the center, and fold over to seal.

Pinch edges to secure, then place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush tops with egg wash for shine.

Bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.

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