Estonian Dessert: Vastlakukkel | Sweet Rolls with Cream and Jam

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free alternative.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with unique flavors.

Warm 250 g of milk to 37°C.

Break up 25 g of fresh yeast and add it to the warm milk.

Add 100 g of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the yeast mixture.

Gradually mix in 450 g of all-purpose flour until combined.

Add 100 g of soft butter and squish it into the dough.

Knead the dough until it feels right, adding more flour if necessary.

Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rise for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, divide the dough into 8 equal portions and let them rise for another 10 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Brush the buns with cream before baking.

Bake the buns until golden brown, checking for a nice smell and color.

Slice the top off each bun and scoop out some of the inside.

Fill the buns with jam and replace the tops.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens