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Ukrainian: Pampushky (Ukrainian Garlic Bread)

Source of Recipe

From "Mamushka: Recipes from Ukraine and Beyond" by Olia Hercules


Recipe Introduction

"The word pampushka can be used to describe a gorgeous plump woman and is one of my favourite words. Pam-poo-shka! These pampushky are traditionally served with red borshch. In Ukraine, we would use regular garlic, so if you can’t find wet (new) garlic don’t worry – it will still be delicious."

Recipe Link: https://tinyurl.com/ycynmar7

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1 tablespoon fresh yeast
â—¦ 1 teaspoon caster sugar
â—¦ 2 ounces warm water
â—¦ Scant 1 cup strong white flour, plus extra for dusting
â—¦ Fine sea salt
â—¦ 1 ½ tablespoons wet (new) or regular garlic, crushed
â—¦ 3 tablespoons sunflower oil, plus extra for oiling
â—¦ Lightly beaten egg, to glaze
â—¦ Half a bunch of parsley, finely chopped


Recipe

First, make a "sponge," which is a type of yeasty starter. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the water (make sure it's blood temperature—hot water would kill the yeast!). Add half of the flour and mix roughly. Cover with clingfilm and leave to proof in the refrigerator overnight.

The next morning, add the rest of the flour and ½ tablespoon of fine sea salt to the starter and knead on a well-floured work surface until the dough is smooth and comes away from your hands easily.

Divide the dough into eight pieces and shape into round buns.
Put them side by side in an oiled round ovenproof dish or a 9 ½-inch round cake tin, cover and let them proof again, this time in a warm place, until doubled in size. They will join together just like hot cross buns do.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425° F.
To make the basting oil, simply stir the crushed garlic through the oil with a small pinch of sea salt and the parsley, then let it infuse.

When the pampushki look plump and ready, brush them generously with some beaten egg to glaze and bake them in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until they form a glistening golden crust. Take them out and baste them with the garlic oil.
Serve immediately.

Makes 8 rolls