Name: Fluffy pockets of yeasted dough with an amazingly tender flavor
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 500 g plain flour; a pinch of salt; ½ cup sugar; 1 packet of vanilla sugar; 200 ml lukewarm milk; 2 eggs; 1 thicker slice of Hera (or butter, approx. 80 g); ½ cube of yeast; 1 small tub of sour cream; sugar to taste; 1 packet of vanilla sugar; 1 egg yolk

Preparation procedure

Dough preparation: Make a sponge from the yeast, a little milk and a teaspoon of sugar. Once it has risen, mix it with the flour, the remaining sugar, vanilla sugar, salt, eggs, milk and the melted Hera. Knead a smooth dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes.
Filling preparation: In a bowl, mix the sour cream, sugar and vanilla sugar. You can add raisins, chopped nuts or almonds to taste.
Shaping the pockets: Roll the risen dough into a sheet about 1 cm thick. Use a pastry wheel or knife to cut out squares. Put a little cream filling in the center of each and bring the opposite corners together.
Baking: Transfer the pockets to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush with the beaten egg yolk and bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C for approximately 20–25 minutes, until they are nicely golden.

Preparation time and number of servings

Active work: 30 minutes
Rising: 45 minutes
Baking: 25 minutes
Total time: approximately 1 hour 40 minutes
Number of servings: 12

Conclusion

These homemade yeasted pastries are proof that irresistible baked goods can be created from simple ingredients. Moist, fluffy and delicately fragrant – they taste great on their own or with coffee or tea. Thanks to the cream filling they remain soft even the next day, so they’re ideal for a festive table or as a treat for guests. Try them and see for yourself that there won’t be a crumb left.