20-Min Polish Sweet Buns
Soft, pillowy yeast buns filled with jam or custard—the quick-rise shortcut version ready in 20 minutes. Dusted with powdered sugar, they're pure weeknight comfort.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 360
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- ¾ cup whole milk, warm
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp butter, softened
- ½ cup jam or custard filling
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add warm milk and softened butter, stirring until shaggy dough forms.
- 2
Knead dough 3–4 minutes in the bowl until smooth and elastic, then divide into 4 equal pieces.
- 3
Flatten each piece, spoon 2 tbsp jam into center, fold edges up to seal, and place seam-side down on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- 4
Cover with a towel and let rise 8–10 minutes until puffy and warm to the touch.
- 5
Bake at 375°F for 12–14 minutes until golden brown and a light tap sounds hollow.
- 6
Cool 2 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- sheet pan
- parchment paper
- kitchen towel
- oven
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