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Sweet Cherry Filled Buns (Vatrushki) Recipe

Sweet Cherry Filled Buns (Vatrushki) Recipe
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These Sweet Cherry Filled Buns, also known as Vatrushki, are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Soft and fluffy yeast buns are filled with sweet red cherries and topped with a buttery crumb topping, creating a delicious combination of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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For the Yeast Buns:

  • 1 cup warm milk (about 100˚F)
  • 1/2 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided (plus extra for dusting)
  • 1 egg, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

For the Cherry Filling:

  • 1 pound sweet red cherries, pitted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (1/2 teaspoon for each bun)

For the Crumb Topping:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and diced
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let sit for 5–7 minutes until frothy.
  2. Stir in 1/2 cup flour and another tablespoon of sugar. Mix until smooth, then let rise in a warm place (100˚F oven for 20 minutes or at room temperature for 30–45 minutes).
  3. Add the egg, remaining sugar, melted butter, and salt. Mix to combine.
  4. Attach the dough hook to your mixer and gradually add the remaining 2 3/4 cups of flour, 1 cup at a time. Mix on low speed until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky. Continue kneading with the mixer for 15 minutes.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or at room temperature for 2 hours, until it triples in volume.
  6. Shape the Buns: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Divide it into two halves, then divide each half into 8 pieces, making 16 pieces in total. Shape each piece into a ball.
  7. Butter a baking dish (two round cake pans or one 9×13-inch rimmed pan). Arrange the dough balls evenly in the dish, leaving space between them.
  8. Use the bottom of a narrow glass or a small ramekin to press into the center of each dough ball, creating a well.
  9. Assemble the Filling: Place 4 pitted cherries into each well and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. Cover the dish with a cloth and let the buns rise in a warm place for 20 minutes (or 30–45 minutes at room temperature) until puffy.
  10. Prepare the Crumb Topping: Combine cold butter, sugar, and flour in a bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until small crumbs form.
  11. Bake the Buns: Preheat your oven to 360˚F. Brush the tops of the buns with the beaten egg wash. Generously sprinkle the crumb topping over each bun.
  12. Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

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Keywords: Sweet Cherry Filled Buns, Vatrushki, Cherry Buns, Yeast Buns, Russian Recipe

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