Banichki: A crispy treat from the oven that’s gone before you can say “one more!”

Banichki: A crispy treat from the oven that’s gone before you can say “one more!”
Banichki: A crispy treat from the oven that’s gone before you can say “one more!”
Forget boring breakfasts and bland dinners! Get ready for an explosion of flavors and textures that will enchant everyone who approaches your table. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these banichki are so addictive that they’ll become your new culinary obsession. Whether you bake a dozen or an army, you can be sure that they’ll disappear from the baking sheet before they have time to cool. Get ready for a culinary adventure that’s surprisingly easy and incredibly delicious!

This is what you need (measured with a 200 ml cup):
For
the dough – the foundation of all happiness:
2.4 dl warm water (to wake up the yeast)
2.4 dl warm milk (for softness and fullness)
1 tsp salt (to balance the flavors)
1 tsp sugar (for a golden brown crust and yeast activation)
1 tsp dry yeast (the magic powder that lifts everything)
1 tbsp oil (for elasticity and easy handling)
4.5 dl wheat flour (or if necessary, add gradually until the dough is perfect)
For the fat – the secret to the crispiness:
50 g butter (melted, for a rich taste)
1/2 tsp oil (50 ml, for perfect consistency)

Optional – for those who like to experiment:

the recipe on the next page