Description
Delightful Wild Blueberry Ricotta Sweet Buns dance with Italian-inspired elegance, blending creamy ricotta and burst-worthy blueberries in a tender pastry embrace. Heavenly aromas and rich flavors invite you to savor each delectable bite of this irresistible breakfast or dessert treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 7 tablespoons (100 g) salted butter, softened
- 2 egg yolks
Leavening and Sweetening:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (7 g) active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) warm water
- 6 tablespoons (75 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water, allowing it to foam and activate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Gently warm milk with sugar and salt until it reaches a steamy 110°F, creating a perfect base for the dough.
- In a stand mixer, blend the warm milk mixture, activated yeast, and egg yolks until thoroughly combined.
- Gradually incorporate flour into the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough forms a cohesive, elastic texture.
- Knead softened butter into the dough, continuing to work it for 12 minutes until smooth and pliable.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and allow it to rise in a warm spot until it doubles in volume, approximately 1 hour.
- Prepare blueberry sauce by combining berries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan.
- Simmer the mixture over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, reducing until it thickens to a jam-like consistency.
- Cool the sauce completely, using plastic wrap to prevent skin formation.
- Whisk ricotta, egg, sugar, vanilla, cornstarch, and cream until the filling becomes silky and uniform.
- Deflate the risen dough and divide into 12 equal portions, shaping each into a smooth ball.
- Gently flatten each dough ball, center a spoonful of ricotta filling and blueberry sauce, then carefully seal the edges.
- Arrange filled buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet, seam-side down, and let rise for 20-30 minutes.
- Heat oven to 375°F and prepare egg wash by mixing egg with heavy cream.
- Brush buns with egg wash, creating a golden sheen.
- Bake for 18 minutes until the buns are puffed and richly caramelized.
- Allow buns to cool briefly before serving.
- Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a delicate icing for extra sweetness.
Notes
- Ensure yeast activation by using lukewarm water between 100-110°F to create the perfect environment for proofing.
- Knead the dough thoroughly to develop gluten, creating a soft and stretchy texture that guarantees fluffy buns.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help them blend smoothly and promote even fermentation during the rising process.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute wheat flour with a blend of almond and coconut flour, adjusting liquid ratios accordingly.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 276 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg