Yeast dough with vanilla sugar

8 servings

240 minutes

Yeast dough with vanilla sugar is the base for many exquisite pastries in Russian cuisine. Its airy, delicate texture and subtle vanilla aroma make it perfect for buns, pies, and sweet rolls. Historically, yeast dough has been widely used in Russian cooking as the combination of flour, milk, eggs, and butter creates a nutritious and tasty treat. Vanilla sugar adds a refined sweetness, giving the dough a sophisticated, slightly caramel flavor. The dough rises twice, becoming fluffy and elastic; its preparation is true art. It is versatile: it can serve as a base for both everyday dishes and festive pastries, bringing warmth and comfort to the home.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 690.4
• Proteins: 15.9g
• Fats: 16.2g
• Carbohydrates: 121.7g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Egg yolk: 2 pc
• Sugar: 1 glass
• Salt: pinch
• Vanilla sugar: to taste
• Butter: 100 g
• Milk: 0.5 l
• Fresh yeast: 50 g
• Wheat flour: 1 kg

Cooking steps

1. Melt the butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g

2. Mix eggs and yolks with sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Egg yolk: 2 pieces
   • Sugar: 1 glass
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Vanilla sugar:  to taste

3. Pour a little cooled oil and milk into the mixture and stir.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g
   • Milk: 0.5 l

4. Add yeast and flour (enough for the dough not to stick to your hands, but it shouldn't be too stiff).

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh yeast: 50 g
   • Wheat flour: 1 kg

5. Place the dough in a warm, dark place and let it rise twice.