Learn How to Make Authentic Pyrizhky z Vyshnyamy: Ukrainian Cherry Buns Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining moisture.

cherries

🥗Healthier: frozen cherries

💰Cheaper: canned cherries

Frozen cherries are often less expensive and available year-round.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while providing moisture.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is a natural sweetener with a lower glycemic index.

In a bowl, mix dry yeast, flour, warm milk, and sugar to create a sponge and set aside for 15–20 minutes.

Prepare the filling by thawing frozen cherries, draining excess liquid, and patting them dry; add 1–2 teaspoons of cornstarch if needed.

Combine the sponge with the remaining flour and knead into a dough using a stand mixer for about 10 minutes.

After 2 minutes of mixing, add oil to the dough.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 1 hour to rise.

Knead the dough again by hand for 3–5 minutes after it has rested.

Divide the dough into small balls, about 38–40g each.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

Roll out each dough ball and place 4–6 cherries into each bun, adding 1 teaspoon of sugar for the filling.

Pinch the edges of the dough firmly to seal the filling inside.

Brush the tops with egg yolk and sprinkle with sugar if desired.

Bake for 20 minutes at 180°C until golden.

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