Indulge in the delightful experience of making and savoring these Strawberry Quark Buns, a perfect blend of soft yeast dough and creamy quark filling, topped with luscious strawberries. These buns are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, making them an excellent choice for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Why You’ll Love This: The combination of light and airy dough with the rich, sweet quark and the fresh tartness of strawberries creates a harmonious blend of flavors. These buns are ideal for those who appreciate a pastry that’s not overly sweet yet satisfyingly indulgent. The process of making the dough from scratch and assembling these beautiful buns adds a rewarding touch to your baking adventures.
Perfect Occasion: These Strawberry Quark Buns are fantastic for spring and summer gatherings, particularly beautiful for Mother’s Day brunch, Easter, or as a special treat during strawberry season. They are also great for packing on picnics or presenting at tea parties due to their charming appearance and delightful flavor.
Decoration Tips: For a more festive look, you can glaze these buns with a simple icing made from powdered sugar and lemon juice or milk before adding the strawberry on top. This not only adds sweetness but also helps the strawberries stick to the buns. Edible flowers or mint leaves can also be added for a touch of elegance.
Ingredients:
- For the Yeast Dough:
- 300g flour (type 405)
- 30g sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 7g dry yeast
- 150ml lukewarm milk
- 50g butter, room temperature
- 1 egg
- For the Quark Filling:
- 150g quark (20% fat) or cream cheese
- 30g sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- For the Topping:
- 250g fresh strawberries, washed and halved
- 1 tsp strawberry jam per bun
- 1 egg yolk, mixed with a little milk for glazing
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, create a well in the center of the flour. Add yeast, 1 tsp sugar, and 2 tbsp of milk. Let it sit to activate the yeast.
- Add the remaining milk, sugar, salt, butter, and egg to the well. Knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is soft and elastic.
- Form into a ball, place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Combine quark, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until smooth. Set aside.
- Shape the Buns:
- On a floured surface, knead the dough briefly, divide into 16 pieces, and form each into a ball.
- Flatten each ball into a circle, cut slits in the center, and roll into a unique bun shape with a pocket in the middle.
- Assemble the Buns:
- Place the dough circles on a lined baking sheet. Enlarge the center pocket and fill with the quark mixture and a teaspoon of jam.
- Brush the dough with the egg-milk mixture.
- Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the buns for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- Decorate:
- Dust with powdered sugar and place a strawberry half on top of each bun.
Enjoy these soft, fragrant Strawberry Quark Buns, a delightful treat that’s sure to bring a smile to everyone who tries them!
