Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup currant jam
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Activate yeast in warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar; let sit until frothy (5-10 minutes).
- Mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add melted butter, egg, vanilla, and yeast mixture to dry ingredients; knead into a smooth dough.
- Cover dough and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a circle, spread with ricotta cheese, then swirl with currant jam.
- Roll up each piece into a bun shape, place on baking sheet, and let rise for another 20 minutes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For a sweeter topping, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- You can substitute jam with fruit preserves of your choice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 220 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg