Dignowity Kolaches cooks up authentic Czech-style kolaches

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fruit preserves

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit is lower in sugar.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

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

Mix flour, salt, and activated yeast in a large bowl.

Add melted butter and eggs, mixing until a dough forms.

Knead dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.

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

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick.

Cut dough into squares or circles, about 3 inches in size.

Place a spoonful of fruit preserves or cream cheese in the center of each piece.

Fold edges over filling, pinching to seal.

Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, seam side down.

Brush tops with egg wash for shine.

Let rise for another 20 minutes before baking.

Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Cool on a wire rack before dusting with powdered sugar.

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