Kefir buns in a frying pan
You can even make kefir buns in a frying pan for breakfast, as the entire process, including kneading the dough, rolling it out, and frying, takes no more than 30 minutes. The resulting buns are not only delicious but also very fluffy, despite the lack of yeast.
Step 1
To make these buns, you'll need full-fat kefir at room temperature. Day-old or even day-old kefir is ideal, as it's more tart than fresh kefir.
Step 2
Pour the kefir into a deep bowl. Dissolve the sugar, baking soda, and salt in it. Stir constantly, then add the flour to the kefir mixture. You should have a soft dough. Pour in the butter and vanilla extract, and quickly knead again.
Step 3
Roll the dough out on a table to a thickness of at least 5 mm. Cut out circles with a pastry cutter 10–12 cm in diameter. Gather the remaining dough into a ball. Then roll it out and cut out circles as well.
Step 4
Fry the buns on both sides until crispy in a large, oiled frying pan. If you're adding a lot of oil, place the finished buns on paper towels to remove excess grease.
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