Sweet fluffy buns

In a microwave or on the stove, melt the butter and let it cool. Margarine can be used instead of butter as a cheaper product. This substitution will not negatively affect the quality of the baked goods. However, this product is less healthy compared to butter, so it is better to use the latter, especially if the baked goods are intended for children.

In a bowl, crack the chicken egg, add sugar and a pinch of salt, and mix the ingredients with a whisk or mixer until the mixture becomes homogeneous in consistency. The amount of sugar can be adjusted according to taste preferences. Pour in room temperature kefir (if there is no time to wait for the kefir to warm up naturally, it can be warmed in the microwave, but be careful not to overheat it so that it does not turn into cottage cheese) and melted butter. Mix the ingredients together.

Sift the wheat flour and combine it with the baking powder. If you don't have that product on hand, you can easily make it yourself from baking soda and vinegar, taking half a teaspoon of each and combining them. But this alternative to regular baking powder should be added to the liquid immediately, mixed, and only then the flour should be added. Add the dry ingredients in portions to the bowl with the liquid, stirring the dough with a spoon or mixer. When the dough becomes dense and the spoon can no longer handle it, we switch to kneading the dough by hand.

On a floured working surface, transfer the dough from the bowl and gather it into a ball. This dough should not be kneaded for a long time, otherwise, it will become too dense, and the baked goods will be hard and will not rise. The quality of the dough directly depends on the flour, so this product should be fresh. The density of wheat flour can vary slightly among different manufacturers, so slightly more or less flour may be needed compared to the amount specified in the ingredients. The main thing is to "not overdo" the dough with flour. It should be dense but soft.

The taste of such pastries can easily be varied by using different spices and additions. Fillers can include vanilla essence, ginger powder, cinnamon, zest, crushed chocolate, nuts, and others. The dough needs to rest at room temperature for a bit so that the alkali and acid can react, making the dough pliable and elastic. To prevent the dough from developing a dry crust, we cover it with a towel. Roll out the dough into a layer about 0.5 cm thick, and cut out circles with a glass or cookie cutter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with greased parchment paper, and leave them on the table for 15 minutes to rise slightly.

Send the prepared pastries into a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes. Baking time may vary depending on the oven's performance. The pastries should be golden brown on the outside.

Remove the baked goods from the baking tray and serve with milk, tea, coffee, or another drink. For the puffs, you can cut off the "cap" with a knife and fill them with custard, condensed milk, honey, or jam, cover with the cap, and dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate. Such a treat will please not only children but also adults, it will adorn any festive table or complement a meal on regular days. Sweet brioche buns stay soft for a long time and do not dry out.