Delicious Caramel Apple Vatrushki Pastry Recipe

In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and instant yeast.

Mix well and let it sit in a warm place covered with a cloth for 10-15 minutes until frothy.

Meanwhile, sift 400 grams of flour into a large mixing bowl and add salt, melted butter, and vegetable oil.

Once the yeast mixture is ready, add it to the flour mixture.

Gradually add the rest of the flour to get a slightly sticky dough, kneading for about 5-7 minutes.

If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour and oil your hands to continue kneading.

Lightly oil a bowl and place the dough inside, covering it with a cloth.

Let it rise in a warm place for 40-60 minutes until it has doubled in size.

You can accelerate this process by placing it in a warm oven on the lowest setting.

While the dough is rising, combine all the filling ingredients in a bowl.

Mix well and set it aside in the refrigerator until needed.

Peel and finely chop the apples, then place them in a skillet.

Add sugar and butter to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for caramelization.

If the mixture gets too thick, add a little boiled water (about 20 milliliters) to loosen it.

In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, butter, flour, and vanilla sugar until crumbly.

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small balls.

Flatten each ball and place a spoonful of filling and some caramelized apples in the center.

Bring the edges together and pinch to seal.

Prepare the glaze by mixing the egg yolk with milk.

Brush this mixture over the tops of the vatrushki.

Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each pastry.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 20-25 minutes until golden.

Let the vatrushki cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy these delicious pastries with a cup of tea or coffee!