Simple and Delicious Banycski

Soft, fluffy, and lightly crispy, banycski are easy homemade yeast cakes perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp dry yeast
• 1 tbsp oil
• 4–4.5 cups flour
• 50 g butter + a little oil

Optional: ricotta and parsley
Topping: egg yolk + milk or oil

Instructions

1. Mix warm water, milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes.
2. Add salt, oil, and flour gradually to form a soft dough.
3. Knead 5–7 minutes, then cover and let rise 1 hour.
4. Roll dough and cut into circles. Add filling if desired.
5. Let rise again 20–30 minutes.
6. Brush with egg wash and bake at 180°C for 15–20 minutes.
7. Brush with melted butter after baking.

Tips
Use lukewarm liquids and keep the dough soft for best texture.