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Vatrushka with Lemon and Ricotta Filling

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings

The buns known as vatrushky are stuffed with cheese and baked for a sweet Ukrainian Easter tradition.

Ingredient:

  • 1 cup lukewarm whole milk (98°F to 105°F)
  • 1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast
  • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
  • 5 1/3 to 5 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (22 3/4 to 24 1/8 ounces), sifted, divided, plus more for dusting
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (2 ounces), melted
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Neutral cooking oil (such as grapeseed or canola), for greasing
  • 2 cups whole-milk ricotta (such as Galbani)
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Additional ingredients
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon water

Directions:

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