Baked Cheese Buns from Yeast Dough

Name: Baked Cheese Buns from Yeast Dough
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 150 ml Water; 300 g Brynza; 1 Egg yolks

So soft, fluffy, and filled with incredible cheese – you can’t stop at one! Baked cheese pirozhki from yeast dough are perfect with tea or as a hearty snack. They’re quick and easy to make. Give them a try!

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Updated : 05 June, 2025

More than 1 hour.

Ingredients

Dough

150 milliliters

Water

5 grams

Dry yeast

3 tablespoon

Vegetable oil

250 grams

Wheat flour

1 teaspoon

Sugar

0.3 teaspoon

Salt

Filling

300 grams

Brynza

Additionally

1

Egg yolks

2 tablespoon

Sesame

Table

Table of volume measurements:

teaspoon - 5 ml
dessert spoon - 10 ml
tablespoon - 20 ml
glass - 200 ml

Preparation

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Step 1

Sift the flour in advance to aerate it. Sifting makes the dough and baked goods fluffier. For the filling, you can use not only brynza – feta, suluguni, or any cheese you like will work.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes to activate the yeast. You should see bubbles forming. If not, use different yeast – the current one won’t work for baking.

Step 3

Pour the yeast mixture into a large bowl where you’ll prepare the dough.

Step 4

Add vegetable oil, and gradually mix in the sifted flour. Adjust the amount of flour based on dough consistency – you may need slightly more or less than stated.

Step 5

The finished dough should be soft and tender, barely sticking to your hands. Cover the bowl with a towel and let it rest in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours. The dough should rise and double in size.

Step 6

For the filling, mash the brynza (or other cheese) with a fork.

Step 7

The dough has risen well.

Step 8

Roll the dough into a circle and cut it into triangular segments. Place a bit of cheese on the wide end of each triangle and roll into a small log.

Step 9

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the pirozhki on it. Brush each one with egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 20–25 minutes. Adjust time depending on your oven.

Step 10

Once the pirozhki are golden and puffed up, transfer them to a bowl and cover with a towel to steam. This keeps them soft. Enjoy!