Fluffy Yeast Buns with Milk

Name: Fluffy Yeast Buns with Milk
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 14 servings
Ingredients: 1 Eggs; 3 Apple; 1 Eggs

Tender, airy, golden, and fluffy! Perfect for family tea time. These yeast pastries are made with milk and a light dough that rises quickly. They can be filled with any sweet fruit or berry filling, or made savory by reducing the sugar.

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Updated : 27 August, 2025

Easy

More than 1 hour.

Ingredients

Dough

1

Eggs

40 grams

Sugar

5 grams

Dry yeast

250 milliliters

Milk

0.5 teaspoon

Salt

65 milliliters

Vegetable oil

1 tablespoon

Vanilla sugar

430 grams

Wheat flour

Filling

3

Apple

1 tablespoon

Sugar

to taste

Ground cinnamon

Brushing

1

Eggs

1 tablespoon

Milk

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

Use neutral vegetable oil. Any milk fat content works. Vanilla sugar can be replaced with a pinch of vanilla powder.

Step 2

Sift the flour into a large deep bowl. This enriches it with oxygen, helping the dough rise faster and making pastries light and airy.

Step 3

Warm the milk slightly. In a small bowl, mix yeast, 1 tsp sugar, and about 70 ml (≈ ¼ cup) of milk. Stir well and leave for 10-12 minutes to activate. A foamy “cap” on top means good yeast. If it doesn’t appear, replace the yeast.

Step 4

In a large bowl, beat the egg with sugar, salt, and vanilla sugar.

Step 5

Add the remaining warm milk and stir.

Step 6

Add the activated yeast mixture and stir lightly.

Step 7

Pour in vegetable oil and mix.

Step 8

Add about ¾ of the sifted flour. Do not add all at once - you may need less. Too much flour cannot be fixed, too little can be adjusted. Stir first with a spoon.

Step 9

Gradually add the rest of the flour in small portions, kneading with hands. Focus on dough texture, not flour amount.

Step 10

Knead until soft, elastic, and almost non-sticky. Cover with a towel and leave in a warm place for 70-80 minutes. Rising time varies depending on room temperature and yeast activity.

Step 11

Prepare filling. Example: apple with cinnamon and sugar. Choose sweet or sweet-tart apples, not too hard. You can also use berries, jam, or preserves.

Step 12

Wash, dry, peel, and core apples. Dice into small cubes.

Step 13

Mix diced apples with sugar and cinnamon. Adjust amounts to taste.

Step 14

The dough should have risen about 2.5 times - ready for shaping.

Step 15

Gently knead, transfer to a floured surface. Divide into equal portions (depends on desired size). Roll each into a ball. Cover balls with a towel.

Step 16

Roll each ball into a round flat circle.

Step 17

Place filling in the center.

Step 18

Fold edges over filling and pinch closed. Shape as desired.

Step 19

Place pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between them (they will rise). Cover with a towel and let rest 15-20 minutes.

Step 20

Lightly beat an egg with a little milk for brushing.

Step 21

Brush pastries with egg mixture.

Step 22

Bake at 180 °C (≈ 350 °F) for 20-25 minutes until golden. Baking time may vary by oven.

Step 23

Let cool slightly. Serve fluffy pastries with tea, coffee, or milk. Enjoy!