Description
Pillowy Wild Blueberry Ricotta Sweet Buns bring Italian bakery charm to home kitchens, blending creamy ricotta with tangy summer berries. Delicate pastry edges crisp golden brown while interior remains tender, promising pure comfort in each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) ricotta cheese
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) wild blueberries
- 1 large egg
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
Yeast and Sugar Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) coarse sugar
Flavor and Binding Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) warm milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in tepid milk with a pinch of sugar, allowing the mixture to develop a frothy texture for about 7-10 minutes.
- Create a foundational flour blend by combining dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, forming a gentle well in the center.
- Gradually incorporate the liquid components: melted butter, whisked egg, aromatic vanilla, and the activated yeast mixture into the flour landscape.
- Gently fold and knead the emerging dough, working it with rhythmic motions until achieving a silky, cohesive texture that springs back when lightly pressed.
- If the dough appears overly tacky, incrementally introduce additional flour, ensuring a smooth, elastic consistency without becoming dense.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled ceramic or glass bowl, carefully draping a clean kitchen towel over the surface to create a nurturing environment.
- Allow the dough to undergo a transformative rising period in a warm, draft-free zone, typically 60-90 minutes, until it dramatically expands and becomes puffy.
- The dough is ready when it has approximately doubled in volume and displays a light, airy structure when gently prodded.
Notes
- Ensure milk is lukewarm, not hot, to activate yeast without killing it, keeping the dough soft and fluffy.
- Knead patiently to develop gluten, creating a stretchy texture that helps buns rise beautifully and maintain shape.
- For gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with a blend of almond and rice flour, adding xanthan gum for better binding.
- Experiment with alternative fillings like cream cheese, strawberries, or chocolate chips to customize these versatile sweet buns.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg