Sweet Bun (Süit Ban) Recipe with Jam Filling

▎Ingredients:

All-purpose flour – 500 g

Warm milk – 250 to 300 g

Eggs – 2

Instant dry yeast – 10 g

Sugar – 80 g

Salt – 3 g

Soft butter – 50 g

Strawberry or kiwi jam: as needed

Egg: 1 (for egg wash)

▎Instructions:

1. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.

2. Add Wet Ingredients:
Incorporate the eggs and warm milk into the dry mixture. Knead the ingredients together until a dough forms. If the dough appears too dry, gradually add more milk.

3. Add Butter and Knead:
Mix in the soft butter and knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.

4. First Rise:
Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl. Cover it and allow it to rise in a warm area for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

5. Shaping and Filling:
Once the dough has risen, gently deflate it and divide it into equal portions. Shape each piece into a smooth ball. Use your finger to create a small well in the center of each bun. Fill the well with a small amount of jam, taking care not to overfill to prevent leakage during baking. Arrange the filled buns on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, ensuring there is space between them.

6. Second Rise:
Cover the buns and let them rest for an additional 30 minutes until they become slightly puffy.

7. Egg Wash:
Beat 1 egg with a splash of milk or saffron, then gently brush this mixture over the tops of the buns.

8. Baking:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the buns in the center of the oven for 20–25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

9. Optional Topping:
After baking, you may choose to dust the buns with powdered sugar or decorate them with shredded coconut or sliced almonds if desired.

Enjoy your delicious Sweet Buns filled with jam!