Baked Pampushki with Garlic and Dill

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Soft, fluffy Ukrainian-style pull-apart buns infused with garlic and fresh dill, perfect as a side for soups or stews. This Ukrainian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 42 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, warm water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 22 min Serves 12 Ukrainian cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F), 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture along with 3 tbsp vegetable oil.
  3. Step 3: Stir with a wooden spoon until dough starts to come together, then knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Step 4: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Step 5: Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and arrange them close together in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  6. Step 6: Cover the buns with a towel and let rise again for 30 minutes until puffy.
  7. Step 7: Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake the buns for 20-22 minutes until golden brown on top.
  8. Step 8: While baking, mix 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter with 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill.
  9. Step 9: Remove buns from oven and immediately brush generously with the garlic-dill butter mixture. Let cool slightly before serving.

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