Smetanniki Buns - recipe with photo

Smetanniki Buns

Tender and airy buns with sour cream filling. A wonderful option for home tea time. The recipe makes 15-17 pieces.

Total cooking time
not set
Number of servings
15
Recipe difficulty
4 / 5

Ingredients

for 15 servings

  • milk 250 ml
  • dry yeast 7 g
  • sugar 50-70 g
  • butter 70 g
  • eggs 2
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • flour 500-550 g
  • sour cream 250 g
  • butter 30 g
  • sugar 30-50 g
  • flour 10 g
  • egg for brushing

Instructions

Preparing the starter

Step 1 of 27

Warm the milk (it is important that it be warm, not hot).

Step 2 of 27

Stir in 20 g of sugar.

Step 3 of 27

Add the yeast.

Step 4 of 27

Mix well.

Step 5 of 27

Stir in 100 g of flour and mix.

Step 6 of 27

Leave to rise.

Dough Preparation

Step 7 of 27

Add butter to the starter.

Step 8 of 27

Mix well.

Step 9 of 27

Add the remaining sugar.

Step 10 of 27

Mix.

Step 11 of 27

Add eggs.

Step 12 of 27

Mix.

Step 13 of 27

Add salt and the remaining flour.

Step 14 of 27

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

Step 15 of 27

Place the dough in a bowl.

Step 16 of 27

Leave to rise.

Filling Preparation

Step 17 of 27

Mix the sour cream with softened (not melted) butter.

Step 18 of 27

Stir together.

Step 19 of 27

Add sugar.

Step 20 of 27

Mix.

Step 21 of 27

Add flour.

Step 22 of 27

Mix.

Step 23 of 27

Beat the egg.

Step 24 of 27

Shape the dough into patties. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased with oil.

Step 25 of 27

Make indentations in the center (you can use the bottom of a glass).

Step 26 of 27

Let them rise and brush with egg.

Step 27 of 27

Add the filling. Place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees. Bake for 30–35 minutes.