Finnish Blueberry Buns

In the US, we call these turnovers, or pop-overs. And in Finland, they are called "buns". These buns are larger than a turnover, and are open faced. They are simply DELICIOUS! So start a pot of coffee, and make a batch of these...

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Pastry:
1 package active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water, ½ cup milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ cup raisins
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup softened butter
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Filling:
1 pint of fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon cornstarch / cornflour
2 tablespoons sugar

Glaze:
1 slightly beaten egg
2 tablespoons milk

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in the water; add the milk.  
2. Let stand 5 minutes. Add the sugar, egg, cardamom, raisins, and salt.  
3. Add the softened butter and 1 cup of the flour; beat until smooth and satiny.  
4. Gradually add the remaining flour, mixing until dough is smooth and satiny, not quite stiff enough to knead. Cover and let rise for 1 to 2 hours until doubled.  
5. Meanwhile, combine the blueberries, cornstarch and sugar.  
6. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  
7. Dust the risen flour. Shape into a ball, dusting with flour lightly, if necessary, to prevent stickiness. Lightly oil a work surface.  
8. Turn dough out onto the work surface and divide into 12 parts.  
9. Cover a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease it. Roll dough into smooth balls and place on the baking sheet with the smooth side up. 
10. Let rise until puffy, 45 minutes to 1 hour.  
11. With a floured glass, press an indentation into the center of each round of dough, and a rounded edge on each ball.  
12. Spoon filling into the center of each bun.  
13. Beat the egg and milk to make a glaze and brush edges of the pastries with the mixtures.  
14. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 12 buns.

 ~Sizza