Vegan Pampushky with Garlic
These soft and fluffy Ukrainian garlic rolls are a perfect accompaniment to borscht or any savory meal. Made with a simple yeast dough and brushed with a fresh garlic and herb oil, they are bursting with flavor.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 50 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 391 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
dough
- 250 mlwarm water
- 7 gactive dry yeast
- 10 ggranulated sugar
- 400 gall-purpose flour
- 5 gsalt
- 30 mlvegetable oil
garlic topping
- 60 mlvegetable oil
- 4 clovegarlic, minced
- 15 gfresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 gsalt
Equipment
pastry brush · large bowl · kitchen towel · small bowl · baking dish
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar.
Cook’s note: Ensure the water is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
- 2
Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
About 10 min
- 3
Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and the dough vegetable oil to the yeast mixture.
- 4
Mix with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms, then turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
About 2 min
- 5
Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: The dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky.
- 6
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
About 1 hr 30 min
- 7
Once risen, gently punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
About 2 min
- 8
Shape each piece into a smooth ball and arrange them in a round or square baking dish (about 9x9 inch or 23x23 cm) that has been lightly greased.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Leave a little space between the rolls as they will expand during baking.
- 9
Cover the dish again and let the pampushky rise for another 20-30 minutes.
About 30 min
- 10
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
About 15 min
- 11
Bake the pampushky for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
About 22 min
- 12
While the pampushky are baking, prepare the garlic topping: In a small bowl, combine the garlic topping vegetable oil, minced garlic, fresh dill, and salt.
About 5 min
- 13
Once baked, remove the pampushky from the oven and immediately brush generously with the garlic topping.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Brushing while hot allows the garlic oil to soak in for maximum flavor.
- 14
Serve warm.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 390.6kcal
- Protein
- 7.4g
- Carbs
- 53.9g
- Fat
- 15.8g
- Fibre
- 2.2g
- Sugar
- 1.9g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover pampushky in an airtight container at room temperature.
Reheat in a microwave for 15-30 seconds or in a preheated oven at 150°C (300°F) for 5-7 minutes until warmed through.
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