Buns
Description
Homemade baked goods for tea. Snowball buns are not just buns, but with a surprise. Inside each Snowball is a delicious filling of custard sweet cream and candied fruit. Sharing the recipe, serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
So, let's start with the dough. For the starter, combine a few spoons of flour and yeast with milk, stir, and place in a warm spot for 10 minutes.
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Step 2
Sift the flour into a mound, make a well and pour in the starter. Add the remaining milk, melted butter, and yolks.
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Step 3
Knead a homogeneous dough. It will initially be sticky to the hands, but gradually become more elastic and glossy.
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Step 4
Cover the dough with a towel and place it in a warm spot for an hour. It should double in size. Divide the dough into equal pieces of about 50 g each. Shape the balls and place them on parchment paper. Let them rest for another 30–40 minutes.
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Step 5
When our buns have risen a bit more, place them in a preheated 200 °C oven for 20 minutes. They should turn out this golden.
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Step 6
While the buns are baking, prepare the cream. Mix milk, sugar and 2 yolks in a saucepan, then place it over heat. Bring to a boil, then add starch, flour and vanilla sugar.
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Step 7
Cook the cream over low heat until it thickens. Cool the cream, covering it with plastic wrap.
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Step 8
While the cream cools, prepare the meringue. In a deep bowl, beat 4 egg whites with salt until a fluffy foam forms. Then gradually add sugar, powdered sugar, and lemon juice. Beat until stiff peaks form.
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Step 9
Cut each bun into three parts, as shown in the photo.
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Step 10
Spread the bottom part of the bun with cream and sprinkle with candied fruit. Cover with the second layer of the bun and again spread with cream, sprinkle with candied fruit. Cover with the "lid" of the bun.
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Step 11
When all the buns are filled, spread each with meringue and sprinkle with shredded coconut, nuts, or any other topping.
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Step 12
Carefully, so as not to damage our meringue “coat” anywhere, place the buns on a baking sheet and put them in the oven on the grill setting for about 5 minutes, allowing the meringue to bake slightly and turn light brown. Serve at the table.