Czech Judas Buns | A Traditional Easter Treat with Deep Symbolism - Jidáše

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.

Heat milk in a saucepan until warm but not boiling.

Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

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

Add melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the flour mixture.

Pour in the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.

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

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

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Punch down the risen dough and knead in raisins and almonds.

Shape the dough into small buns and place them on a baking sheet.

Cover the buns and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

Brush the tops with egg wash before baking.

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

Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar and cinnamon before serving.

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