Poppy seed buns
Description
Perfect with tea and coffee. So, I'm sharing a simple and delicious recipe with you, namely, the pastry is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the ingredients. Let’s get started!
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Step 2
2. In warm milk (38‑39 °C) add sugar, a pinch of salt, yeast and dissolve all ingredients. Add sour cream, stir.
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Step 3
3. Add part of the flour, melted butter (or margarine), and start kneading the dough.
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Step 4
4. During the kneading process, add vanilla sugar, if you like, and lemon zest (or lemon juice). Cover the bowl with a towel and place it in a warm spot without drafts.
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Step 5
5. When the dough has risen, you will see that it has increased in size two to three times. Punch it down with your hands; no more flour is needed.
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Step 6
6. Divide the dough into 16 pieces (they didn't all fit on my board). Roll the dough (or rather, gather) into balls. Proceed to shaping. Roll a dough ball thinly into a rectangle. Brush with melted butter, I use a silicone brush, and sprinkle sugar and poppy seeds on top.
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Step 7
7. Roll into a tube (roll).
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Step 8
8. Join the edges of the roll. Step back from the edge a little and make a cut with a sharp knife, as shown in the photo.
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Step 9
9. "Open" the bun.
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Step 10
10. You get a beautiful bun like this. Do the same with the remaining dough.
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Step 11
11. Preheat the oven to 190 °C. Place the buns on parchment paper, spaced apart, as they rise well and increase in size. Let the rolls rest in a warm place for 20 minutes. Then brush with beaten egg and put them in the hot oven for 25‑30 minutes.
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Step 12
12. Remove the baked buns from the tray, let them cool slightly on a rack, and serve with tea.
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Step 13
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