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Ukrainian · Bread

Garlic Pampushky

Пампушки з часником

Ukrainian garlic bread rolls for borscht

Wine & oil daysPrep 25 minCook 20 minServes 12Plus 1½ hours rising
When to eat it. Made with oil. Keep it for days when wine and oil are allowed, like weekends in Lent and most of the Nativity Fast.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Knead the dough until smooth and let it rise an hour.
  2. Divide into 12 balls and set them close together in an oiled tin. Rise 30 minutes.
  3. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 18 to 20 minutes.
  4. Crush the garlic with salt, mix with oil, water and dill, and brush over the hot rolls.

Tip. Always served with borscht in Ukraine.

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