Vatrushka (Russian Sweet Curd Cheese Buns)
Soft yeast buns with open tops, filled with a sweet, lemony curd cheese. Best eaten warm with tea.
- Time2 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.53 a head
- Oven190°C (170°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, 40 g sugar and salt. Add the warm milk, egg and melted butter and mix to a soft dough. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth. Cover and leave for 1 hour until doubled.
60 min - 2
Make the filling. Mash the quark with the egg yolk, 50 g sugar, semolina, lemon zest and vanilla until smooth and thick.
- 3
Divide the dough into 8 balls. Place well apart on two lined baking trays. Press a wide hollow into the middle of each with the bottom of a glass, leaving a thick rim. Cover and leave to puff for 20 minutes.
20 min - 4
Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Spoon the filling into each hollow and brush the rims with the egg glaze.
- 5
Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until the buns are golden and the filling is just set. Cool for 10 minutes. Eat warm or cold.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
