30-Min Polish Sweet Yeast Buns
Soft, pillowy yeast buns with a sweet custard or jam filling—a beloved Polish bakery staple you can make at home in under 30 minutes using instant dough as a shortcut. No long rise required.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 1 lb instant pizza dough mix (or thawed frozen dough)
- ¾ cup whole milk, warmed
- 3 tbsp custard powder (or vanilla pudding mix)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Prepare dough per package directions using warm milk. Knead until smooth, then cover and let rest 5 minutes.
- 2
Whisk custard powder with granulated sugar. Stir in 2 tbsp warm milk until smooth, then add remaining warm milk.
- 3
Divide dough into 6 equal pieces. Flatten each into a 4-inch round on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- 4
Spoon 2 tbsp custard filling into center of each round. Fold edges up and pinch to seal, creating a pouch.
- 5
Brush tops with beaten egg. Bake at 400°F for 12–14 minutes until golden brown on top.
- 6
Cool 2 minutes, then brush with melted butter and dust generously with powdered sugar. Serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- 8x13-inch baking sheet
- parchment paper
- small bowl
- whisk
- pastry brush
- measuring spoons and cups
- oven
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