Recipe of Vatrushka, a classic Soviet-era cheese bun popular in school cafeterias and bakeries across the USSR. This soft yeast bun, filled with sweetened farmer’s cheese, was a nostalgic treat for generations. Its round shape with a creamy center made it a favorite for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Cooking Time:
2 hours (including rising)
Ingredients:
For the dough:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup warm milk
1 egg
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
2 tbsp melted butter
For the filling:
3/4 cup farmer’s cheese or ricotta
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
For brushing:
1 egg (for egg wash)
Recipe:
In warm milk, dissolve yeast with 1 tbsp sugar. Let sit 10 minutes until foamy.
In a bowl, mix flour, remaining sugar, salt, egg, and yeast mixture. Knead until smooth.
Add melted butter and knead again until elastic. Cover and let rise 1 hour.
Mix all filling ingredients until smooth.
Divide dough into 6 pieces. Shape into balls, flatten each slightly.
Press the center of each bun with a glass to create a well. Let rise 15 more minutes.
Fill each well with cheese mixture. Brush dough edges with beaten egg.
Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until golden.
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