Buchteln (Sweet Baked Yeast Buns)

Description

Buchteln are fluffy oven-baked buns made from sweet yeast dough, baked side by side until golden. Traditionally filled with plum butter, they are dusted with powdered sugar and enjoyed warm, often with vanilla sauce.

1. 1

   For the pre-dough, mix the lukewarm milk with the crumbled yeast, a teaspoon of sugar and a little flour; let rise 15 minutes.

   ⏱️ approx. 15 min
2. 2

   Knead flour, remaining sugar, egg, soft butter, salt and the pre-dough into a smooth yeast dough; cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.

   ⏱️ approx. 60 min
3. 3

   Divide the dough into portions, flatten each, place a teaspoon of plum butter on top and seal into balls.

4. 4

   Roll the balls in plenty of melted butter and place seam-down, snug together, in a buttered dish. Let rise another 20 minutes.

   ⏱️ approx. 20 min
5. 5

   Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 30 minutes until golden.

   ⏱️ approx. 30 min
6. 6

   Dust warm with powdered sugar and serve with vanilla sauce if desired.