Poppy Seed Buns

With slight variations, this dough is used for many baked products all over Ukraine. It is used for small, round pastries called pampUshky (there are also deep-fried pampushKY, which are similar to doughnuts). Savory garlicky pampushky are known to be served with borsch. Sweet ones can be plain or filled with fresh berries, jam (povydlo), poppy seed filling, and dusted with sugar powder. The same dough is used for pies, braided and intricately decorated loaves of sweet bread, and rolls. All these beautiful sweet types of bread are light and puffy, never overly sweet.

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Step 1

In a bowl, measure and mix with a whisk all dry ingredients — flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.

Step 2

Step 2 Add an egg, warm milk, and soft butter. Mix and knead the dough until smooth. It takes about 8 to 10 minutes by hand.

Step 3

Step 3 Shape the dough into a ball. Place it into a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let the dough double in a warm place. It'll take about 1.5-2 hours. You can flatten it and keep it refrigerated in a covered container for up to 48 hours.

Step 4

Mix egg yolk and water with a silicone brush in a cup.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Step 6

Divide the dough into 30 portions, 30g (1 oz) each. Shape them into balls and cover to prevent drying.

Step 7

Roll three portions of dough into ovals 1/4" thick.

Step 8

Spread on two of them a thin layer of the filling. (Honey and hazelnuts are shown in the picture.)

Step 9

Pile them with the one without a filling on the top. Make a slit in the center.

Step 10

Shape a bun as shown in the pictures.

Step 11

Shape a bun as shown in the pictures.

Step 12

Shape a bun as shown in the pictures.

Step 13

Shape a bun as shown in the pictures.

Step 14

Arrange shaped buns in a lined with silicone mat baking sheet. For 10 buns, use one full-size or two half-size baking sheets. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with poppy seeds.

Step 15

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool to room temperature before serving.

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