Incredibly Fluffy Poppy Seed Buns

Ingredients

• 250 ml Warm milk (For the sponge)
• 25 g Fresh yeast (Finely chop or crumble by hand)
• 50 g Sugar (For the sponge)
• 1 Egg (For the sponge)
• 500 g Wheat flour (For the dough)
• 5 g Salt (For the dough)
• 50 g Butter (At room temperature)
• 265 g Ready-made poppy seed filling (For the filling)
• Wheat flour (For dusting the work surface while rolling out the dough)
• 1 Egg (Beat for brushing the buns)
• 1 tbsp Milk (Add to the egg for brushing)

Steps

1. 1

   To make the sponge, add the fresh yeast to the warm milk, first finely chopping or crumbling it by hand.

2. 2

   Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Add the egg and mix until smooth.

3. 3

   Cover the sponge with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in a warm spot for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Mix the wheat flour with the salt.

5. 5

   Pour the sponge into the flour and mix.

6. 6

   Add the room-temperature butter and knead into a soft, elastic dough that does not stick to your hands. Knead for approximately 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Transfer the dough to a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap or a towel to prevent it from drying out. Place it in a warm spot for 40–60 minutes, until the dough doubles in size.

8. 8

   Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.

9. 9

   Spread the ready-made poppy seed filling over the dough, leaving approximately 2 cm of clear space at the edge.

10. 10

    Roll the filled dough into a log, pinch the edges closed, and turn the log seam-side down.

11. 11

    Divide the log into 6 buns using thread or a knife.

12. 12

    Place the buns on a baking sheet, cover with a towel, and leave for 10 minutes.

13. 13

    Beat the egg with 1 tbsp of milk and brush the buns with the mixture.

14. 14

    Bake in an oven preheated to 180 °C for 20–25 minutes.

Notes

The source specifies baking at 180 °C for 20–25 minutes; the audio transcription уточнює 20 minutes. Use the doneness of the buns as your guide. The amount of flour for dusting is not specified.

Nutrition per serving

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