Pampushka are a traditional Ukrainian style roll which can be either sweet or savory. This version is an herb and garlic butter topped version which is perfect for dipping in a hearty broth-filled soup or as a side dish at a big meal. You can top these with whatever your heart desires but the smell of garlic and butter before biting into a pillow-like bun is, to me, unbeatable.
Pampushka
AuthorMabDifficultyBeginnerIn the bowl of a stand mixer whisk together the water, yeast, and honey and then let sit for 5-10 minutes, until it foams.
Add the flour, oil, salt, and, lemon juice to the mixer and mix until combined, form into a ball and place in an oiled bowl, covered with a clean cloth, for at least an hour, more if it has not yet doubled in size.
Oil a 8 or 9" cake pan, then separate the dough into 9 equal portions. Roll each dough portion into balls and space the dough balls evenly in the dish. Cover with the cloth and set in a warm place for 30-40 minutes until the balls are touching and have doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 180°C and place the buns in the center of the oven and bake for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes have passed cover the buns with tin foil and bake 15-20 more minutes.
Make the garlic topping by crushing the garlic and the salt together with a mortar & pestle. Once crushed add the oil, water, and dill and stir together.
Remove the cooked buns from the oven and when cooled, add the topping of the buns with a large brush.
Adapted from <a href="https://www.yeprecipes.com/img-pampushka--ukrainian-garlic-buns--1675.htm">Yep Recipes</a>
Ingredients
Directions
In the bowl of a stand mixer whisk together the water, yeast, and honey and then let sit for 5-10 minutes, until it foams.
Add the flour, oil, salt, and, lemon juice to the mixer and mix until combined, form into a ball and place in an oiled bowl, covered with a clean cloth, for at least an hour, more if it has not yet doubled in size.
Oil a 8 or 9" cake pan, then separate the dough into 9 equal portions. Roll each dough portion into balls and space the dough balls evenly in the dish. Cover with the cloth and set in a warm place for 30-40 minutes until the balls are touching and have doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 180°C and place the buns in the center of the oven and bake for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes have passed cover the buns with tin foil and bake 15-20 more minutes.
Make the garlic topping by crushing the garlic and the salt together with a mortar & pestle. Once crushed add the oil, water, and dill and stir together.
Remove the cooked buns from the oven and when cooled, add the topping of the buns with a large brush.