Ukrainian Garlic Bread - Pampushky
Delight in the warmth of these Ukrainian garlic bread rolls, Pampushky. Soft and fluffy, they're perfect for dipping in soup or enjoyed fresh out of the oven with garlic and dill.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 2 1/4 cups lukewarm milk
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- 7 cups bread flour
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 egg for brushing
- 1 tablespoon water for brushing
Garlic Topping:
- 1/4 cup olive or avocado oil
- 5 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
- 5 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
Instructions
For Dough:
- In a large bowl, combine the lukewarm milk, sugar, and active dry yeast. Cover the bowl with a cloth and let it rest for around 10 minutes.
- Afterwards, incorporate the eggs and oil, mixing well until the mixture is smooth.
- In a separate bowl, blend the salt and bread flour. Gradually mix this dry combination into the wet ingredients, kneading by hand or using a mixer until a smooth, elastic dough forms. Cover and allow it to rise for about an hour.
- Once the dough has risen, lubricate a baking pan with oil. Portion the dough into 24 equal pieces and shape them into balls. Arrange these on the pan, ensuring they're spaced about one inch apart.
- Cover the shaped dough with a cloth and let them rise again for approximately 30 minutes, until they double in volume. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F.
For Garlic Topping:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Brush this mixture over the tops of the dough balls. Bake them for about 30 minutes, or until they achieve a golden-brown color.
- While the bread is baking, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, dill, and coarse sea salt in another bowl.
- Once the pampushky are finished baking, brush the warm rolls with the garlic mixture. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!