World Flavors Cookbook

Parené Buchty (Steamed Buns)

Name: Parené Buchty (Steamed Buns)
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Slovakia
Ingredients: 500g flour, 300ml milk, 1 cube fresh yeast, 1 tbsp sugar, plum jam (lekvár), melted butter, powdered sugar, poppy seeds or cocoa for dusting

Soft and pillowy steamed yeast buns filled with sweet plum jam and topped with melted butter and sugar.

Cuisine: Slovakia

Ingredients

500g flour, 300ml milk, 1 cube fresh yeast, 1 tbsp sugar, plum jam (lekvár), melted butter, powdered sugar, poppy seeds or cocoa for dusting

Instructions

1. Prepare a yeast dough and let it rise until doubled. 2. Roll out and cut into squares. Place a spoonful of jam in the center of each. 3. Fold the edges to seal and form a ball. 4. Steam the buns for 10-12 minutes until puffed. 5. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar mixed with poppy seeds or cocoa.