Garlic Buns with Filling

Preparing the starter

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Warm the milk (it should be warm, but not hot).

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Pour in the sugar and stir.

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Add the yeast and stir.

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Add 100 g of flour, then stir.

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Leave the mixture to rise.

Preparing the dough

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Add the oil to the starter.

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Add the salt and the remaining flour.

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Knead the dough (knead for at least 10 minutes).

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Transfer the mixture to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.

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Leave it to rise.

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Grate the cheese using a coarse grater.

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Finely chop the ham.

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Chop the greens.

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Form balls from the dough weighing 40–45 g.

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Roll each piece into an oval.

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I have prepared 2 filling options. First option: place the cheese.

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Sprinkle greens on top.

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Add dried garlic.

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Roll up into a log.

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Pinch the edges and shape the bun.

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Second option: place the ham and cheese.

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Sprinkle with dried garlic and dried tomatoes, roll up into a log and pinch the edges.

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Shape the bun.

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Line a baking pan with parchment paper or grease it with oil, then place the buns.

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Allow the dough to rise.

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Brush the surface with egg yolk.

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Sprinkle with sesame, flax seeds or a seed mix. Place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees and bake for 20–25 minutes.