The Best Croatian Bakery Items! (Sampling Baked Goods From Different Bakeries in Zagreb)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Dried cranberries provide a tart flavor contrast.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds are often more affordable and provide a similar crunch.

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

Warm milk slightly and dissolve yeast in it.

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

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

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the pastries until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes each.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Dust with powdered sugar and cinnamon before serving.

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