Yeast Blueberry Buns are they healthy or are they not?
It's a big generational debate whether yeast cakes and buns are good for us. Older generations in Poland consider them healthy. And they have a point - as yeast desserts in Poland are typically low in sugar, partially because yeast grows by consuming sugar and turning it into CO2 that creates the fluffy texture. And partially because we often add fruits that add natural sweetness. However, these cakes and buns usually contain white four that is not exactly a health food. So I think it is a break-even!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp dry yeast
- 250 g milk of choice
- 50 g sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 200 g flour
- 100 g butter
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract/paste (optional)
- 1 egg yolk (optional)
- 350 g blueberries (both high bush and wold work well), washed
- 25 g potato or corn starch (it helps prevent dense, gluey streaks around fruits)
- 20 g sugar
Instructions
1. Mix dry yeast with 2 tbsp warm water (37c). Let it sit for 5-10 min until you see foam forming on the top.
2. Warm up milk to about 37c.
3. In the blender add warmed up milk, yeast, sugar. Blend it up and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
4. Move items to a dough mixing machine or a bowl, add flour, eggs yolks, butter, vanilla extract and mix until it is well combined.
5. Move the dough mixture to a bowl and cover with a cloth. Let it sit for 60-90 minutes to rise.
6. Heat the over to 200c/400F.
7. On a lightly floured surface place the dough. Divide the mixture into 16 pieces and gently flatten each one out. Cover with a cloth and let them sit for another 20 min.
8. In a meantime, in a separate bowl mix whole blueberries with starch and sugar. Let them sit.
9. Take 16 pieces of the dough, flatten them so you can add about 1tbsp of blueberry filling. Close them like you would empanadas or pierogi and form little rectangles.
10. Prepared buns place on a baking sheet and cover with a cloth. Let them rest for another 30 minutes or until the over is warmed up.
11. Before baking you can brush each bun with egg yolk, if desired.
12. Bake for 17-20 minutes until lightly brown.
13. Let them cool off for about 15 minutes (the filling gets very hot!).
14. Enjoy them as a snack, breakfast, or a dessert.
15. If you tried this recipe - share it and tag @healthywithjoanna
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