Spiral Buns Recipe

Directions

1. Rinse the fresh blueberries thoroughly and let them drain. In a saucepan, bring the blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a boil over medium heat.
2. Stir occasionally and let simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the blueberries burst and the mixture thickens. Optionally, add vanilla extract to intensify the flavor. Remove the jam from the heat and let it cool.
3. In a large bowl, combine the flour with the dry yeast. Add sugar and salt, and mix well. Make a well in the center and add the beaten egg, lukewarm milk, and softened butter. Knead everything into a smooth dough.
4. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until it doubles in size.
5. Stir the homemade blueberry jam to make it smoother and easier to spread.
6. Shape the risen dough into a roll on a lightly floured surface. Cut the roll into about 8-10 equal pieces and form each piece into a ball. Flatten each ball into an oval shape and spread some jam on it.
   
7. Cut slits in the middle of each dough surface (not all the way through) and roll it up from one side to form a spiral. Ensure that the blueberry jam is evenly distributed and visible from the outside.
   
8. Place the spiral buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover them, and let them rise for another 20 minutes. Brush with beaten egg. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180°C. Bake the buns in the preheated oven for about 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
   
9. Remove the spiral buns from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.