Buchty are delightful Slovak yeast buns filled with fruit jam, perfect for a sweet treat.

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Warm the milk in a small saucepan or microwave until it’s about 110°F.
In a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until frothy.
In another large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
Mix everything until it forms a dough.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
After rising, punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide into 12 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a ball, flatten it, place a teaspoon of jam in the center, fold the edges, and roll back into a ball.
Place the filled buns seam-side down in a greased baking dish, cover with a towel, and let rise for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Bake the buns for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
Let cool for a few minutes and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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