Pampushki for borscht
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. Buns made from sourdough starter are light and aromatic, and when served with a garlic sauce mixed with fresh herbs, they become incredibly delicious! These buns can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to borscht or soup—they will greatly enhance the flavor of any first course. Make sure to brush the buns with garlic while they're still hot, so they absorb all the wonderful flavors. Serve warm or cooled. Ideal with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the starter: place the starter culture into a bowl, add water and mix thoroughly. Add flour and mix. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 8 hours.
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Step 2
2. In the bowl of a mixer, add the starter and milk, mix well. Add egg, sugar, salt, and melted butter. Add the sifted flour and knead the dough in the mixer for 5-7 minutes at speed 2.
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Step 3
3. Shape the dough into a ball, transfer to a bowl greased with vegetable oil, and cover with plastic wrap. Let it sit at room temperature for 3–5 hours. Place the dough onto a floured surface, shape into a ball, and divide into 16 pieces.
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Step 4
4. Roll each piece into a ball and place it in a parchment-lined baking pan. Cover the buns and let them rise for 1 hour. Brush the buns with lightly beaten egg and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 30 minutes.
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Step 5
5. For the garlic topping, mix minced garlic, herbs, vegetable oil, and salt. Let it steep. Brush the hot rolls with the garlic mixture.