Bun Recipes

Pampushky are the iconic small fluffy yeast buns of Ukrainian cuisine, traditionally served alongside a bowl of red borscht or any rich soup. They're remarkably simple to make but unbelievably aromatic — fresh warm buns brushed with garlicky herb butter become a dish in their own right. Knead the dough with warm water or milk, yeast, sugar, oil and salt and let it rise for 1-1.5 hours. Shape into small rolls, arrange them touching each other in a baking dish, proof for another 20-30 minutes and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes until golden. Immediately brush the hot buns generously with melted butter mixed with crushed garlic and fresh herbs. Proportions for 12 buns inside.

These sweet yeast buns with jam filling are the kind of homestyle baking that fills the house with an irresistible aroma and brings back childhood memories with every bite. The enriched yeast dough is made with milk, eggs and butter, which gives the buns an incredibly tender, fluffy crumb that practically melts in your mouth. Any thick jam works for the filling — strawberry, apricot, cherry or raspberry — as long as it isn't runny enough to leak out during baking. Mix the dough and let it rise for 1.5-2 hours, shape filled buns, proof for another 30 minutes and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes until golden. Proportions for 16 buns and the egg wash for a glossy crust inside.