Ukrainian Garlic Bread 🇺🇦 Pampushky

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and adds flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: plant-based milk

💰Cheaper: water

Plant-based milk reduces lactose while maintaining moisture.

yeast

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Baking powder is easier to find and quicker to use.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Add warm water to a bowl.

Sprinkle 1 packet of active dry yeast over the warm water.

Add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the water and stir to dissolve.

Measure out 200 grams of bread flour and make a well in it.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour and mix well.

Cover and place the mixture in the refrigerator to rest overnight.

The next day, add 1.5 teaspoons of salt to the mixture and the remaining flour.

Knead the dough for about 6 minutes until smooth and supple.

Divide the dough into 8 pieces and shape them into balls.

Grease an 8-inch baking pan with sunflower oil and place the dough balls in it.

Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot.

Beat an egg with a bit of water and brush it over the tops of the proofed dough balls.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bake the dough balls for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

Make garlic oil by pressing fresh garlic and mixing it with 3 tablespoons of sunflower oil and chopped parsley.

After baking, brush the garlic oil over the buns.

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