Tasty and Yeast Buns
Description
Working with yeast dough is pure pleasure for me. It's very soft, fluffy, and easy to shape. You can use either dry or fresh yeast. I love a shiny, golden crust, so I always brush the buns with egg (yolk). Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Warm the kefir and pour it into a bowl. Crumble the fresh yeast by hand, add sugar and flour (5-6 tablespoons), then mix. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes to allow the yeast to activate.
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Step 2
2. After the required time, add the remaining sugar, salt, vanilla sugar, beat in 1 chicken egg, and pour in the vegetable oil; mix well.
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Step 3
3. Sift the flour into the dough and knead. The dough should still remain sticky.
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Step 4
4. Melt the butter and pour it into the dough, knead it in by hand, then add the remaining flour.
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Step 5
5. Place the dough in a bowl, cover it with a towel or plastic wrap, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
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Step 6
6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it. Place it back into the bowl and let it rest for another 15–20 minutes.
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Step 7
7. Divide all the dough into 12 equal parts, roll into small flatbreads.
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Step 8
8. Roll out each flatbread thinly, fold it lengthwise, then roll it up into a small log. Place all the rolls on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and let them rise for 20 minutes.
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Step 9
9. Brush the buns with beaten egg, then place them in a preheated oven at 160-170 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
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Step 10
10. Remove the buns, let them cool, then they are ready to eat.