Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup jam of your choice (strawberry, raspberry, or apricot work well)
- Extra flour for dusting
- Optional: powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Activate yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- Prepare dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Shape and fill: Punch down the dough. Divide into equal portions. Flatten each portion, place 1–2 tsp of jam in the center, and fold the dough around it, sealing the edges.
- Second rise: Place stuffed dough balls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush the tops with a little milk or egg wash. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Enjoy warm for the ultimate gooey jam experience!
If you want, I can also make a shorter, social-media-friendly version of this recipe that’s perfect for Instagram or Pinterest captions. Do you want me to do that?