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Sourdough Finnish Blueberry Buns (Mustikkapiiraat)

Carol Scheck's avatarCarol Scheck
Soft, pillowy, rich cardamom-flavored buns, filled with a flavorful blueberry center
Course Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine Finland
Servings 24 buns
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

For egg wash:

  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp cream or whole milk

For blueberry filling:

  • 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50 g
  • Pearl sugar optional for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Begin with 1 recipe sourdough pulla, through the bulk fermentation stage.
  • When bulk fermentation is complete, prep two baking sheets by lining with parchment paper. Lightly flour a clean work surface.
  • Form the dough into balls: measure out 24 pieces of dough, 50-55 grams each. Form each piece into a tight ball and place, pinched side down, on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Cover the baking sheets lightly with plastic and leave on the counter to proof for 90 minutes. At the end of proofing buns should be noticeably puffy.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.
  • Prep the egg wash by whisking the egg and milk or cream together in a small bowl.
  • Prep the blueberry filling by placing the blueberries, sugar and cornstarch in a small mixing bowl and whisking together.
  • Press a deep well into the center of each bun. You can use your fingers or the bottom of a cup. I like to make a fairly large, deep well, as these will rise quite a bit during baking.
  • Brush the egg wash over each bun.
  • Fill each bun by placing 1 Tbsp of the blueberry filling in the center of the well.
  • If you want, you can sprinkle a little pearl sugar around the edge of the blueberry filling.
  • Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake for 18-23 minutes, until golden brown and fragrant.
  • Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before removing to a cooling rack.
  • Enjoy! These are best fresh, or they freeze well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3.5gFat: 3.5gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 1g
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