Pullataikina (Sweet bun dough)

Method

1. 1

   Crumble the yeast into lukewarm milk. Stir. Add the eggs, sugar, spices, and part of the flour. Mix until smooth.

2. 2

   Gradually add the rest of the flour to the dough and knead until the dough releases from the sides of the bowl. Add the Oivariini or soft butter. Let the dough rise under a cloth in a draft-free place until doubled in size.

3. 3

   Divide the risen dough into 40 portions. Roll them into small buns, using flour as needed. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let rise well.

4. 4

   Brush the risen buns with beaten egg. If desired, sprinkle chopped almonds or pearl sugar on top.

5. 5

   Press an indentation into the risen small buns using the bottom of a drinking glass. Brush the edges of the buns with beaten egg. Spoon Valio flavored quark (lemon, vanilla, or forest berry) into the indentation. One tub (200 g) of Valio flavored quark is enough for 6 - 9 small buns, depending on their size.

6. 6

   Press an indentation into the risen small buns with a glass. Dip the bottom of the glass in flour occasionally so it does not stick to the dough. Brush the edges of the buns with beaten egg. Add about 1 tbsp of blueberries to the indentation. (If using frozen blueberries, first mix 1 tbsp of potato starch into 3-4 dl of frozen berries.) Sprinkle a little more sugar over the blueberries after baking.

7. 7

   Brush the risen buns with beaten egg. Press a well/indentation into the center of the bun with your finger. Add about 1 tsp of Valio butter + 1/2 tsp of sugar + 1/2 tsp of wheat flour + 1 tsp of chopped almonds into the well in this order.

8. 8

   Roll the risen dough into a rectangular sheet. Spread soft butter over it. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Roll up the dough sheet from the long side. Leave the seam underneath. Slice the roll diagonally into pieces with a sharp knife. Place the pieces upright with the narrow part pointing up. Press the narrow part down with your fingers all the way to the table. This makes the cut surfaces turn upward. Let rise under a cloth.

9. 9

   Bake the buns in the middle of the oven at 200 degrees for about 10 minutes or until done. The baking time varies depending on the size of the buns.