Vatrushka Buns (Moms Recipe)

Name: Vatrushka Buns (Moms Recipe)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 30 Units
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tbsp active dry yeast; 2 cups warm milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 eggs; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tsp salt; 5 cups flour; 3 tbsp oil; 16 oz cream cheese; 16 oz farmers cheese; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 cup golden raisins

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs
Servings
30 Units
Calories
224 kcal
Course
Baked Goods
Cuisine
Russian, Ukrainian

Vatrushka Buns (Moms Recipe)

Charles Herrera

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Ready yourself for these soft, pillowy vatrushka buns. They're delightful Eastern European cheese pastries similar to Danishes and perfect for breakfast or dessert!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1/2 tbsp active dry yeast
2 cups warm milk
1/2 cup sugar divided
3 eggs
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp salt
5 cups flour (depending on the flour brand, you may need to add more)
3 tbsp oil avocado or canola

Filling

16 oz cream cheese room temperature
16 oz farmers cheese or cottage cheese
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup golden raisins optional

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Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine yeast with two cups of warm milk (110°F) and one tablespoon of sugar. Let this mixture rest on the counter for 10 minutes.
Add the eggs, mayonnaise, salt, and remaining sugar to the mixture, whisking to combine.
Gradually mix in the flour with a spatula. Once the flour is all mixed in, add oil to the mixture. It's important to add the oil last, as this helps with the dough texture. Use a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook to knead the dough until it's elastic, this will take at least 10 minutes. The dough should not be sticky, but still soft. Then, allow the dough to rise for about an hour.
Cut the dough into 30 equal pieces (a dough or bench scraper works great here). Shape each piece into a flattened ball. Place the balls 2 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet, and cover with a towel. Let them rise for 30 minutes.
After rising, press each bun in the center with the bottom of a glass to hollow out the center for the filling. You'll want to space out the balls of dough before pressing into them, so that the pastries don't touch. Use two baking sheets to fit all of the buns.
Whisk the cream cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, and sugar together to create the filling. Optionally, you can add raisins to the filling. (Note: If adding raisins, they will need to be soaked in boiled water for 10-15 minutes and then drained, before combining with the cheese.)
Fill each center with the sweet cheese filling.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake one tray of vatrushka buns at a time, the other tray can rest on the counter in the meantime. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 224kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 206mg (9%) Potassium 132mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 290IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30Units

Amount Per Serving

Calories 224 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	224kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	29g	10%
Protein	7g	14%
Fat	9g	14%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	48mg	16%
Sodium	206mg	9%
Potassium	132mg	3%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	11g	22%
Vitamin A	290IU	6%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Calcium	56mg	6%
Iron	1.3mg	7%