Sweet and puffy: recipe for steamed blueberry varenyky

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.

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:

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

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

3. Knead elastic dough.

4. Set aside for 15-20 minutes.

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.

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

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

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

10. Brush with butter and serve with sour cream.