Finnish Butter Eye Buns ‘Voisilmapulla’

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The Finnish Butter Eye Buns, or ‘Voisilmapulla’, are a traditional Finnish pastry often enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

Finnish Butter Eye Buns ‘Voisilmapulla’

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 12 Calories: 3000
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  2. In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter until the butter is melted. Remove from heat.
  3. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  7. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
  8. Roll each piece into a ball and place them on a greased baking sheet.
  9. Make an indentation in the center of each bun with your thumb.
  10. Fill each indentation with a tablespoon of jam or jelly.
  11. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown.
  12. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze.
  13. Drizzle the glaze over the buns while they are still warm.
  14. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g24%
Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
Sugars 10g
Protein 4g8%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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