Fluffy Yeast Buns with Streusel Crumbs

Name: Fluffy Yeast Buns with Streusel Crumbs
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 250 ml Kefir

Soft, airy and generously covered with sweet buttery crumbs! These rich yeast buns have a tender kefir dough and a fragrant crumb filling. Their decorative twisted shape makes them perfect for serving with tea or coffee.

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Updated : 16 September, 2026

Easy

More than 1 hour.

Ingredients

250 milliliters

Kefir

21 grams

Fresh yeast

250 grams

Sugar

750 grams

Wheat flour

1 teaspoon

Vanilla sugar

0.33 teaspoon

Salt

150 grams

Butter

3

Chicken eggs

1.5 tablespoon

Vegetable oil

Table

Table of volume measurements:

teaspoon - 5 ml
dessert spoon - 10 ml
tablespoon - 20 ml
glass - 200 ml

Preparation

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Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients required for the yeast buns and streusel crumbs.

Step 2

Pour 8.8 oz of room-temperature kefir into a measuring jug. Crumble in 0.75 oz of fresh yeast.

Step 3

Add ½ cup of sugar.

Step 4

Add 3 tablespoons of flour and mix well.

Step 5

Place the jug with the yeast mixture in warm water and leave it for 20 minutes to activate.

Step 6

Crack 2 eggs into a large bowl.

Step 7

Add 3½ tablespoons of softened butter.

Step 8

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar.

Step 9

Add ⅓ teaspoon of salt.

Step 10

Whisk the ingredients until evenly combined.

Step 11

After 20 minutes, pour the well-risen yeast mixture into the bowl with the eggs and butter. Mix thoroughly.

Step 12

Gradually sift approximately 4½ cups of flour into the bowl.

Step 13

Begin mixing the dough with a whisk.

Step 14

Continue kneading the dough by hand until it comes together into a ball.

Step 15

Lightly dust the work surface with flour and transfer the dough onto it.

Step 16

Knead thoroughly by hand for about 7 minutes.

Step 17

Drizzle the dough with a little vegetable oil and coat it lightly. Place it in a bowl, cover with a clean towel and leave to rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

Step 18

To prepare the streusel mixture, place 1¼ cups of flour in a bowl.

Step 19

Add ¾ cup of sugar.

Step 20

Add 7 tablespoons of softened butter.

Step 21

Mix until fine buttery crumbs form. Cover the bowl and refrigerate.

Step 22

After 1 hour, transfer the well-risen dough from the bowl to the work surface.

Step 23

Gently deflate the dough, knead it briefly and shape it into a thick log.

Step 24

Divide the dough into 12 approximately equal pieces.

Step 25

Shape each piece into a smooth ball and cover with a clean towel.

Step 26

Working one at a time, flatten and roll each dough ball into a small oval or rectangle.

Step 27

Spread a suitable amount of the prepared streusel mixture evenly over each piece of dough, reserving some crumbs for the tops.

Step 28

Gently press the filling into the dough and roll each piece into a log.

Step 29

Pinch the long edge and both ends of each roll firmly closed.

Step 30

Gently flatten each roll. Cut it lengthwise through all the layers, but leave one end attached so the 2 strips remain connected.

Step 31

Twist the 2 cut strips into spirals.

Step 32

Join the ends, then twist the strips together into one larger spiral.

Step 33

Tie the twisted dough into a loose knot to form a bun.

Step 34

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the shaped buns on it, cover with a towel and leave to rise for 20 minutes.

Step 35

Brush the risen buns with beaten egg yolk.

Step 36

Generously sprinkle the reserved streusel crumbs over each bun.

Step 37

Bake in an oven preheated to 350°F for 20 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the buns inside for another 5 minutes.

Step 38

Remove the buns from the oven and leave them to cool slightly before serving.

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