There’s so much pleasure in working with dough and watching it develop, grow and change its form, knead it into various shapes and enjoy warm home made breads.
Even if you’re not a skilled bread maker and baker, these buns will make you want to bake them on a daily basis. This is a staple in Croatian cuisine and we call them “kiflice“. For a fresh from the oven breakfast or as a party snack, even for a family dinner, they’re perfect any time. And they really are no brainer. The trick is in the baking powder used together with yeast that makes the dough rise nicely and you don’t have to let it rest until doubled in size. That’s why they’re quick. Just throw all the ingredients into bowl and let your kitchen appliance knead it for several minutes. You then roll the dough out and shape into buns. You can fill them with your favorite cheese. Another secret and key ingredient is sour cream which makes the dough incredibly soft. Brush wit yolks, sprinkle with favorite seeds, bake for 15 to 20 minutes and they’re good to go!
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- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 buns 1x
Description
These Croatian ‘kiflice’ buns are quick to make and delightfully soft, thanks to the addition of sour cream. Perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or alongside dinner.
Ingredients
- 600 g all-purpose flour
- 13 g (0.45 oz) baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 7 g (0.24 oz) instant dry yeast
- 100 ml (0.4 cups) vegetable oil
- 200 ml (0.8 cups) sour cream, room temperature
- 200 ml (0.8 cups) warm milk
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 egg yolk, for brushing
- Seeds of choice (e.g., sesame, poppy) for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the warm milk with sugar and instant dry yeast until the yeast dissolves.
- Add the vegetable oil and sour cream to the flour mixture, followed by the milk and yeast mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- Knead the dough using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment or by hand on a floured surface until it is smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and shape each portion into a bun. Optionally, fill each bun with your favorite cheese before sealing.
- Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops of the buns with egg yolk and sprinkle with your choice of seeds.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These buns are best enjoyed fresh from the oven but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. You can experiment with different fillings such as cheese or ham. The combination of baking powder and yeast allows the dough to rise quickly without needing to double in size.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: Croatian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 15
Tamara, just a quick question what amount do you get from the delicious buns and are they a small or large serving?.
thank you
Debbie.
Hi, not exactly, sour cream is what makes them so soft. since there’s no waiting for the dough to rise
Hi there, Can i do without sour cream? is there any substitute for it? The buns look amazing!