Delicious Kolaches with Claire Saffitz | Dessert Person

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Ricotta is lighter and less expensive.

fruit preserves

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit offers a healthier, natural option.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

Melt lard into warm milk.

Let the lard and milk mixture cool slightly before adding eggs.

Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl.

Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients to form a shaggy dough.

Let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes to hydrate the flour and soften the dough.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.

Cooking Techniques

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