HUNGARIAN SOUR CREAM BUNS / TEJFÖLÖS ZSEMLE

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness.

In a large mixing bowl, mix flour and salt together.

Add 4 cups of sour cream to the flour mixture.

Add 3 whole eggs to the flour mixture.

Separate 2 remaining eggs, beat the egg whites until frothy, and add to the flour mixture.

Mix 1 tbsp sugar with 1 cup lukewarm water, add yeast, stir, and let rise for about 8 minutes.

Pour the risen yeast into the flour mixture.

Add 4.5 tbsp margarine and 3 tbsp shortening to the mixture.

Gradually add warm milk and lukewarm water to the mixture while kneading the dough.

Knead the dough until combined, then let rise covered in a warm place for about 1 hour.

After rising, divide the dough into two portions and flatten each portion to about the thickness of your thumb without using a rolling pin.

Cut out buns using a glass or mug, place them on a greased baking sheet, and let rise for another 30-40 minutes.

Brush the tops of the buns with a mixture of egg yolk and sour cream before baking.

Preheat the oven to 375°F, bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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