Garlic Cheese Pampushky with Parsley Filling

Name: Garlic Cheese Pampushky with Parsley Filling
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 142 min
Yield: 10 buns
Cuisine: Ukrainian-inspired
Ingredients: 250 ml warm milk; 7 g instant dry yeast; 25 g sugar; 1 whole large egg; 30 ml neutral oil; 450 g all-purpose flour, plus a little for shaping; 1 tsp salt; 100 g mild Gouda or Dutch-style cheese, grated; 3 whole garlic cloves, finely grated; 2 tbsp chopped parsley; 30 g melted butter, for brushing

Enriched yeast buns hide a savory cheese and garlic center beneath a parsley butter glaze.

By Hez ArslanUpdated October 2, 2026

Total 2 hr 22 minMakes 10 buns

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These soft garlic and cheese buns are an adaptation inspired by Ukrainian pampushky, with parsley, garlic and Dutch-style cheese tucked into an enriched yeast dough. The source combines a garlic filling with a separate butter wash; this version keeps the filling inside and brushes the baked buns with garlic herb butter. Let them rise until visibly puffy before baking. Mix warm milk, yeast and sugar; stand 5 minutes. Add egg and oil, then flour and salt; knead 8 minutes until smooth. Cover dough and leave in a warm place until doubled, about 60 minutes. Mix grated cheese, two grated garlic cloves and half the parsley. Divide dough into 10 pieces. Flatten each, add a spoon of filling, pinch closed and set seam-side down on a lined tray.

Garlic Cheese Pampushky with Parsley Filling

How to tell when it is ready

Mix melted butter with remaining garlic and parsley; brush over hot buns and serve warm.

Tips

Mix warm milk, yeast and sugar.
Cover dough and leave in a warm place until doubled, about 60 minutes.
Mix grated cheese, two grated garlic cloves and half the parsley.
Divide dough into 10 pieces.

Troubleshooting

If filling leaks, pinch seams firmly and place buns seam-side down.
If dough feels stiff, cover and rest 10 minutes before shaping.

Substitutions

Use cheddar instead of Gouda.
Use plant milk and dairy-free cheese for a dairy-free variation.

Variations

Add chopped dill to the filling.
Use a little smoked cheese for a deeper flavor.

Serving suggestions

Serve with soup or stew.
Offer with roasted vegetables.
Pull apart while warm at the table.
Pair with a simple cucumber salad.

Make ahead

Measure ingredients and prepare the components in advance where practical. Keep covered at room temperature up to 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat briefly before serving.

Storage

Keep covered at room temperature up to 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat briefly before serving.

Food safety

Cool and refrigerate cheese-filled leftovers within 2 hours; reheat until hot throughout.

Frequently asked questions

How do I keep the cheese filling inside the pampushky?

Use a modest spoonful, pinch the dough seam firmly closed and set each bun seam-side down before its second rise.

How should I store garlic and cheese ukrainian pampushky buns?

Keep covered at room temperature up to 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat briefly before serving.

Serve with soup or stew. Keep covered at room temperature up to 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat briefly before serving.

About the author

Hez Arslan

Hez Arslan owns feastdelights.com and also writes practical recipes for everyday home cooking, from familiar Ukrainian dishes to meals inspired by kitchens around the world. His clear, step-by-step guidance helps home cooks approach each recipe with confidence.

Garlic Cheese Pampushky with Parsley Filling