Russian Yeast Dough

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Grandma's recipe for yeast dough for pirozhki, which are Russian buns stuffed with sweet or savory fillings. The dough can also be used for plain rolls or buns.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 rolls of dough

Ingredients

  • 2 cups lukewarm milk

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 ounce fresh yeast

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more as needed

  • 4 eggs, divided

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

  • cup melted butter

  • 8 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Combine lukewarm milk and 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl and stir to dissolve sugar. Mix 3 tablespoons flour with fresh yeast in a small bowl and add to milk mixture. Let rest in a warm place until mixture is frothy, 15 to 30 minutes.

  2. Beat 3 eggs and 3 tablespoons sugar together in a small bowl. Add to the yeast mixture; stir in melted butter. Add 8 cups flour and salt. Mix until well combined and a soft dough forms; no kneading is necessary.

  3. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 1 to 2 hours.

  4. Punch down dough. Cover and let rise until doubled in volume once again, about 40 minutes.

  5. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough into 24 equal pieces, or according to your preferred pirozhki recipe, and form into rolls. Place rolls on a lightly greased baking sheet. Beat the remaining egg in a small bowl and glaze rolls with the beaten egg. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rest, 20 to 30 minutes.

  6. Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).

  7. Uncover and bake rolls in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes.

Cook's Note:

You can use margarine in place of butter.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

234 Calories
7g Fat
36g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 234
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 106mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 6g
Calcium 36mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 96mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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