Повідомлення Gemini
Since we just talked about that universal magic dough, we are going to tweak it slightly to make it richer. For soft, fluffy buns (the kind that pull apart like a cloud), we need fats—specifically milk, butter, and an egg.
Here is how to make the ultimate “Pillow Buns” with a sweet cottage cheese heart.
1. The Dough (Enriched Version)
For that signature bakery softness, swap the oil and water from our previous recipe for these:
- 250 ml Warm Milk (not hot! 40∘C is the sweet spot)
- 7g Dry Yeast + 50g Sugar
- 1 Egg (room temperature)
- 60g Melted Butter (cooled)
- 500g Flour (all-purpose or bread flour)
- Pinch of Salt
The Method: Mix the milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it foam. Add the egg and butter, then gradually the flour. Knead for 8–10 minutes. Cover and let it rise in a warm spot for 45–60 minutes until doubled.
2. The Cottage Cheese Filling
The trick to a “pro” filling is making sure it isn’t too runny, otherwise, it will leak and make the dough soggy.
| Ingredient | Amount | Why? |
| Cottage Cheese | 250g | Use a dry, firm variety (or drain it first) |
| Egg Yolk | 1 | Binds the cheese and adds richness |
| Sugar / Honey | 2-3 tbsp | To your taste |
| Vanilla Extract | 1 tsp | For that classic “bakery” scent |
| Optional: Raisins | 1 handful | Soaked in warm water or rum |
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Pro Tip: If your cottage cheese is very “wet,” stir in 1 teaspoon of cornstarch or semolina. It will absorb the extra moisture during baking.
3. Assembly & Baking
- Punch down the risen dough and divide into 12 equal balls.
- Flatten each ball into a disc, place a spoonful of filling in the center, and pinch the edges tightly to seal.
- Place them seam-side down in a greased baking pan, leaving a little space between them.
- The Second Rise: Cover and let them sit for 20 minutes. This is the secret to the fluffiness!
- The Finish: Brush with an egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp milk) for a golden shine.
- Bake: 180°C for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
💡 A Touch of Wit
If you find yourself eating three of these straight out of the oven… don’t panic. It’s a scientific law that “cottage cheese buns lose 50% of their calories if eaten while standing in the kitchen.” (Okay, I totally made that up, but they are hard to resist!)