Sweet and puffy: recipe for steamed blueberry varenyky

Kateryna YagovychLS Food
Blueberry varenyky with kefir. Source: eatsmarter.com

Blueberry varenyky are a traditional Ukrainian dish that every housewife is familiar with. This is the season for juicy and sweet berries, so hurry up and make them. The dough is best made with kefir. The products can be steamed and will be very fluffy and soft.

The idea of puffy steamed varenyky with blueberries was published on the Instagram page of food blogger Anna Tymoshenko (anna timoshenko13). Serve with sour cream.

Sweet and puffy: recipe for steamed blueberry varenyky

Ingredients for the dough:

  • flour - 600 g + 50 g for powdering
  • kefir - 400 ml.
  • baking soda - 1.5 tsp.
  • a pinch of salt

Ingredients for the filling:

  • blueberries - 400-450 g
  • sugar - 150 g
  • starch - 2 tbsp
  • butter for lubrication - 50 g

Method of preparation:

Sweet and puffy: recipe for steamed blueberry varenyky

1. Pour room temperature kefir into a bowl and add salt.

2. Mix flour with baking soda and add to the kefir.

Sweet and puffy: recipe for steamed blueberry varenyky

3. Knead elastic dough.

4. Set aside for 15-20 minutes.

Sweet and puffy: recipe for steamed blueberry varenyky

5. Pour 2.5 liters of water into a large saucepan, cover with cheesecloth and secure it with a string.

6. Cover and wait for the water to boil.

Sweet and puffy: recipe for steamed blueberry varenyky

7. Roll out the dough and use a glass to cut out circles.

Sweet and puffy: recipe for steamed blueberry varenyky

8. Next, add the blueberries, mixed with sugar and starch, and pinch the edges.

Sweet and puffy: recipe for steamed blueberry varenyky

9. Moisten the cheesecloth with water and put the dumplings on it. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes.

Sweet and puffy: recipe for steamed blueberry varenyky

10. Brush with butter and serve with sour cream.

Sweet and puffy: recipe for steamed blueberry varenyky

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