Moscow buns
12 servings
60 minutes
Moscow buns are fragrant and tender pastries that have become a symbol of coziness and home warmth. Their history traces back to the traditions of Russian cuisine when housewives aimed to create simple yet surprisingly delicious treats. Buns have an airy, slightly sweet texture with caramel notes due to the sugar topping. Preparing them is a true ritual that allows one to enjoy the magic of transforming ordinary ingredients into golden, crusty rolls. Perfect for morning tea or coffee, they fill the home with the unique aroma of fresh baking, providing a sense of comfort and warmth. They can be served as a standalone treat or complemented with jam, honey, and butter to enhance their flavor. Moscow buns are a tradition passed down through generations that preserves the warmth of loving hands and a passion for true bread-making art.
1
For the test, beat an egg into warm milk, add sugar, salt, and mix well with a whisk. Add butter and yeast. Mix. Finally, add flour in portions. Knead a soft dough.
- Milk: 250 ml
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Salt: pinch
- Sunflower oil: 6 tablespoons
- Dry yeast: 11 g
- Sugar: to taste
- Wheat flour: 500 g
2
Divide the dough into pieces smaller than a mandarin. Roll each into a rectangle, grease with butter, sprinkle with sugar, and roll into a spiral. Join the ends together, make an incomplete cut and twist. This will result in a bun.
- Melted butter: 50 g
- Sugar: to taste
3
Place the pastries on a baking sheet, put them in a warm place to rise. Bake at 200 degrees for 20-25 minutes.