Side Dish

Pampushky with Garlic

Name: Pampushky with Garlic
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: ukrainian
Ingredients: 250 ml warm water; 7 g active dry yeast; 10 g granulated sugar; 400 g all-purpose flour; 5 g salt; 30 ml vegetable oil; 4 clove garlic finely minced; 15 g fresh parsley finely chopped; 30 ml vegetable oil; 1 pinch salt

Pampushky are small, fluffy Ukrainian yeast-leavened buns, traditionally served with borscht or other savory dishes. This vegan version features a fragrant garlic sauce brushed over the warm rolls, adding a pungent and delicious kick.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 50 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 519 kcal

VeganVegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

dough

250 mlwarm water
7 gactive dry yeast
10 ggranulated sugar
400 gall-purpose flour
5 gsalt
30 mlvegetable oil

garlic sauce

4 clovegarlic, finely minced
15 gfresh parsley, finely chopped
30 mlvegetable oil
1 pinchsalt

Equipment

kitchen scale · pastry brush · measuring cups · plastic wrap · large bowl · measuring spoons · small bowl · baking dish

The method

Step by step

1
In a large bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Ensure your water is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
2
Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and vegetable oil to the yeast mixture. Mix with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
About 2 min
3
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
4
Place the kneaded dough into a lightly oiled bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 60-75 minutes, or until doubled in size.
About 1 hr 15 min
Cook’s note: A warm oven (turned off) with the light on can create a perfect rising environment.
5
Once risen, gently punch down the dough to release the air. Divide the dough into 8-10 equal pieces.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Using a kitchen scale can help ensure even-sized pampushky.
6
Shape each piece into a small, round bun. Arrange the buns in a lightly oiled 9-inch round baking dish or an 8x8-inch square pan, leaving a little space between them.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the buns are somewhat close so they rise and bake into each other, creating soft sides.
7
Cover the pan again and let the pampushky rise for another 20-30 minutes, or until noticeably puffy.
About 30 min
8
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) while the pampushky are on their second rise.
About 15 min
9
Bake the pampushky for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown on top and cooked through.
About 22 min
Cook’s note: The internal temperature should reach 93-96°C (200-205°F) when fully baked.
10
While the pampushky are baking, prepare the garlic sauce. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, vegetable oil, and salt.
About 5 min
11
Once the pampushky are out of the oven, immediately brush the prepared garlic sauce generously over the warm buns.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Brushing while hot allows the buns to absorb the garlic flavor better.
12
Serve the pampushky warm and enjoy.

Per serving

Nutrition

69%Score

Calories: 519.3kcal
Protein: 11.1g
Carbs: 80.8g
Fat: 16.2g
Fibre: 3.4g
Sugar: 2.9g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover pampushky in an airtight container at room temperature.

Reheating

Reheat in a microwave for 15-30 seconds, or in a preheated oven at 150°C (300°F) for 5-7 minutes.