Potato Pampushki
Discover the irresistible charm of Potato Pampushki, a traditional Slavic-inspired savory bun that’s soft, fluffy, and infused with the comforting flavor of mashed potatoes. These homemade delights are crafted with a dreamy combination of yeast-raised dough and creamy potatoes, resulting in an ultra-tender texture. What sets them apart is the finishing touch: a fragrant garlic-dill glaze that soaks into the golden crust while still warm, adding a burst of herbaceous richness. Perfect as a side dish for soups, stews, or as a standalone snack, these buns are as versatile as they are satisfying. With simple, pantry-friendly ingredients like flour, milk, and butter, this recipe brings bakery-style perfection right to your kitchen. Whip up these pillowy, garlicky treats for your next meal, and watch them vanish in minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Potatoes
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 120 milliliters Milk
- 7 grams Dry yeast
- 10 grams Sugar
- 10 grams Salt
- 40 grams Butter
- 1 large Egg
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 10 grams Fresh dill
- 30 milliliters Sunflower oil
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Peel and boil the potatoes in salted water until soft (roughly 20 minutes). Drain the water and mash the potatoes until smooth. Let them cool to room temperature.
Warm the milk slightly (not too hot) and mix it with the sugar and dry yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until the yeast activates and becomes frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, salt, cooled melted butter, egg, and the activated yeast mixture. Knead the mixture into a soft, elastic dough for about 8-10 minutes.
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 10 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and arrange them on the prepared baking tray, leaving enough space for them to expand.
Cover the shaped buns with a towel and let them rise again for 20 minutes.
Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
While the buns are baking, prepare the garlic-dill glaze. Finely mince the garlic and chop the dill. Mix them with sunflower oil and a couple of tablespoons of water in a small bowl.
As soon as the buns come out of the oven, generously brush them with the garlic-dill glaze while still warm.
Let the Pampushki cool slightly, then serve warm as a side dish or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
297 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.6 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 428 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 235 mg | 5% | |
*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.
