Moscow buns
Description
Delicious baked goods for the whole family. Moscow buns - very beautiful and tasty pastries shaped like elegant hearts. This recipe yields 10 buns that delight not only with their taste but also with their satisfying quality. Moscow buns with butter are perfect with strong black tea, honey, and jam. Enjoy!
Instructions
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Step 1
In a convenient deep bowl, mix 2 cups of flour with yeast, add 3/4 cup of warm water. Stir well with a spoon.
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Step 2
Cover with plastic wrap or a towel and let it steep in a warm place for 2 hours.
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Step 3
Then add the remaining two cups of flour and 1/4 cup of water to the bowl. Knead with a mixer or by hand until you get an elastic dough.
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Step 4
In a separate bowl, mix the butter, sugar, and salt.
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Step 5
Pour the mixture into the dough and knead a little more.
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Step 6
Let the dough rest for another hour and a half.
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Step 7
Then divide the dough into two equal parts, roll each into a rectangle, and spread the inner part with butter (50 g).
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Step 8
Roll each piece of dough into a log and cut into small pieces.
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Step 9
Fold each piece in half as shown in the photo.
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Step 10
Make a cut.
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Step 11
And unfold it into a heart-shaped mold.
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Step 12
Then place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a towel and let the buns rest at room temperature for another hour.
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Step 13
Then brush each bun with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar. Place the buns in the oven (180 degrees) and bake for about 25–30 minutes. Moscow buns should develop a beautiful golden crust.
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Step 14
Dust with powdered sugar and it's ready!