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Soft Eastern European yeast cakes with a golden crust and fluffy interior. Perfect plain or filled with savory or sweet ingredients.

Simple and Delicious Banycski

Soft Eastern European yeast cakes with a golden crust and fluffy interior. Perfect plain or filled with savory or sweet ingredients.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Dough:
  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 cup lukewarm milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp dried yeast
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 4½ cups flour
  • Shortening:
  • 50 g butter
  • ½ tsp oil
  • Optional Filling:
  • Ricotta cheese
  • Fresh parsley
  • Egg Wash:
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp oil or milk

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Activate yeast in warm liquids.
  2. Add salt, oil, and flour gradually.
  3. Knead until smooth.
  4. Let rise until doubled.
  5. Roll and cut into circles.
  6. Fill if desired and seal.
  7. Let rise again 20–30 minutes.
  8. Brush with egg wash.
  9. Bake 15–20 minutes.
  10. Brush hot buns with melted butter.

Notes

Do not overheat liquids
Sticky dough yields fluffier results
Butter brushing is essential
Best served warm