Dallaspulla Awesome Finnish Pastry
Indulge in the warm, buttery embrace of Dallaspulla, a delightful Finnish pastry that’s as enchanting to behold as it is to eat. These soft, golden buns are filled with a luscious homemade vanilla custard, made silky with real milk and vanilla essence, before being delicately baked to perfection. With a yeasty dough enriched by eggs and butter, every bite is both pillowy and rich. Finished with a sprinkling of pearl sugar for a touch of sparkle and crunch, these pastries make the perfect accompaniment to a steaming cup of coffee or tea. Whether you’re hosting a fika or simply treating yourself, this Scandi-inspired baked treat is sure to impress. Searching for authentic Finnish pastries to brighten your day? Dallaspulla is the answer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 ml Whole milk
- 75 g Granulated sugar
- 10 g Active dry yeast
- 500 g All-purpose flour
- 75 g Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 50 g Vanilla custard powder
- 300 ml Whole milk (for custard)
- 50 g Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 25 g Pearl sugar (optional)
Instructions
Warm 250 ml of whole milk to about 37°C (98°F) and mix in 1 tsp of sugar and the active dry yeast (10 g). Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 500 g of all-purpose flour, 75 g of granulated sugar, and 1 tsp of salt.
Add the frothy yeast mixture, 75 g of softened butter, and the beaten egg to the dry ingredients. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. You can do this by hand or use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment.
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the vanilla custard. In a small saucepan, mix 50 g of vanilla custard powder, 50 g of powdered sugar, and 300 ml of whole milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Let the custard cool completely.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1 cm (0.4 inches). Cut out circles of dough using a 10 cm (4 inch) round cutter.
Place a small spoonful of the cooled custard in the center of each dough circle. Gather the edges of the circle together and pinch to seal, forming a bun. Place the buns seam-side down on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Cover the buns with a clean towel and let them rise again for 20-30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Brush the tops of the buns with a little milk or egg wash and sprinkle with pearl sugar if desired.
Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Allow the Dallaspulla to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3587 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.8 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.9 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 410 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 2703 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 609.1 g | 221% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 208.2 g | ||
| Protein | 81.0 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.8 mcg | 39% | |
| Calcium | 788 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 24.8 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 1637 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
