Homemade Garlic Pampushka

Ingredients

• 500g (4 cups) all-purpose flour 500g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
• 7g (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast 7g (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
• 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt 1 tsp salt
• 300ml (1 ¼ cups) warm milk 300ml (1 ¼ cups) warm milk
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp butter, melted 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt, to taste Salt, to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 6g, 3g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 40g, 2g
• Protein: 7g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. 2.
   Gradually add the warm milk and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. 3.
   Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. 4.
   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. 5.
   Meanwhile, prepare the garlic paste by combining the minced garlic, melted butter, chopped parsley, and salt in a small bowl.
6. 6.
   Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small portions. Shape each portion into a ball.
7. 7.
   Flatten each dough ball and place a small amount of the garlic paste in the center. Fold the edges over the filling and pinch to seal.
8. 8.
   Arrange the filled dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
9. 9.
   Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
10. 10.
    Bake the pampushka for 15-20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
11. 11.
    Remove from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter for added flavor and shine.
12. 12.
    Serve the Homemade Garlic Pampushka warm and enjoy their irresistible aroma and taste.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Garlic — Make sure to mince the garlic finely to evenly distribute its flavor throughout the garlic paste.

Tips & Tricks

• For a more intense garlic flavor, you can increase the amount of minced garlic in the paste.
• Brushing the pampushka with melted butter after baking adds a glossy finish and enhances the taste.
• Serve the Homemade Garlic Pampushka alongside a warm bowl of borscht for a classic Ukrainian meal.

Serving advice

Serve the Homemade Garlic Pampushka warm as a side dish or appetizer. They pair perfectly with soups, stews, or as a delicious accompaniment to a main course.

Presentation advice

Arrange the Homemade Garlic Pampushka on a platter, garnished with fresh parsley leaves for an attractive presentation. The golden-brown rolls with their crispy crust will be visually appealing and inviting.