Pampushky Recipes

PAMPUSHKY

Steps:

• Whisk together the warm milk, lukewarm water, yeast and sugar in a glass measuring cup or small bowl until combined. Set aside until the mixture is foamy, about 5 minutes.
• Add the yeast mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil and mix on low speed just until combined, about 15 seconds. Add 2 3/4 cups of the flour, 1 teaspoon of the salt and the dehydrated garlic and mix on low speed until the dough comes together and clings to the dough hook, about 4 minutes. Add the remaining 1/4 cup flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough is smooth and starts to pull away from the bottom of the bowl. Increase the speed to medium and mix for 1 more minute.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and shape into a smooth ball. Lightly coat a bowl with a little oil. Add the dough, turn to coat with oil, cover and set aside in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• Lightly grease a 9-inch metal cake pan or pie dish. Punch the dough down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Tuck the corners under each piece and roll into a ball. Place the balls side-by-side in the pan with 7 around the sides and 1 in the middle. Cover and set aside in a warm place until puffed up and almost doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Brush the dough with the egg. Bake until golden brown and cooked through, 25 to 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, smash the garlic cloves with the side of a chef's knife. Roughly chop the garlic so no very large pieces remain. Sprinkle the garlic with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Using the side of the knife, flatten and scrape the garlic and salt together until it forms a paste. Stir the garlic paste into the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the parsley and set aside.
• Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately slather the tops with the garlic oil. Serve warm.

RUSSIAN/UKRAINIAN PAMPUSHKI RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Squeeze excess water from grated potatoes.
• Place grated potatoes in a medium bowl with the mashed potatoes, salt and pepper, and mix well. Set aside.
• In another medium bowl, combine cheese and chives or dill. If using farmer's cheese, add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
• Scoop up an egg-sized portion of potatoes and flatten to a circle in the palm of your hand. Place 2 teaspoons cheese in the middle.
• Fold edges over, pinching to seal.
• Roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining mixtures.
• Dredge balls in flour, then beaten eggs and finally in breadcrumbs.
• Let the coated balls dry while you heat oil to 340 F in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed saucepan.
• Fry for 10 minutes to make sure raw potato is cooked. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.