Grandma’s Moldovan Pumpkin Plăcinte (Pumpkin Strudel) – Crispy, Sweet & Irresistible!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg replacer

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a lower-calorie option while water is cost-effective.

Prepare the dough by combining flour, water, olive oil, and salt.

Knead the dough until smooth and let it rest.

Prepare the filling by grating the pumpkin and mixing it with sugar.

Roll out the dough and cut into circles.

Place a spoonful of pumpkin filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges.

Brush the tops with egg yolks for a golden finish.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown.

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