Russian Vatrushka Sweet Cheese Buns
Russian Vatrushka Sweet Cheese Buns feature soft, lightly sweet yeasted dough cradling a creamy farmer’s cheese center with hints of vanilla. The filling bakes up rich and tangy, contrasting the tender crumb for a balanced bite. Serve warm for breakfast or as an afternoon treat with tea or coffee, when you want something comforting yet not overly sweet.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Russian Vatrushka Sweet Cheese Buns, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Dissolve the yeast and 1 pinch sugar in warm milk in a bowl. Let it sit until the yeast softens and forms a creamy foam, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 2
Sift the flour into a large bowl; make a well in the center. Add the yeast mixture, butter, salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, egg, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Mix gently until a dough comes together.
- 3
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until it is pliable and no longer sticky, about 5 minutes. Move it to a greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and set in a warm place until doubled, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Punch the dough down, cover again, and let it rise until doubled a second time, about 1 hour.
- 4
Grease a baking sheet with oil.
- 5
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Cut each portion into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball lightly and let rise for 20 minutes.
- 6
Mix the farmer's cheese, egg, 2 tablespoons sugar, sour cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl for the filling.
- 7
Use a water glass to press an indentation in the center of each dough piece for the filling. Spoon the filling into the indentation and brush with egg yolk. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces and filling. Cover and let rise for 20 to 25 minutes.
- 8
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 271.37 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 11.93 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 18.77 g 7%
- Total Fat 15.96 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 3.1 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 65.67 mg High 22%
- Sodium 290.76 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 0.82 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 212.92 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 1.19 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 33.88 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 42.34 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.21 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Russian Vatrushka Sweet Cheese Buns is made with 11 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Eggs, and Farmer's Cheese. Each serving provides about 271.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Russian Vatrushka Sweet Cheese Buns made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Eggs, Farmer's Cheese, Milk. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Russian Vatrushka Sweet Cheese Buns?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 271.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Russian Vatrushka Sweet Cheese Buns easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Russian Vatrushka Sweet Cheese Buns healthy?
- Russian Vatrushka Sweet Cheese Buns has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 271.37 calories and 11.93 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 290.76 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.1 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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