The butter should be soft. 1. Combine warm milk and yeast. Cover and place in a warm spot for 10–15 minutes to activate the yeast. 2. Sift the flour into a large bowl, add the salt, and mix. 3. Add the milk‑yeast mixture and 1 egg, then knead into an elastic dough. 4. Add the 70 g of softened butter in small pieces. Knead until all the butter is absorbed and the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and not sticky. 5. Lightly oil a bowl. Shape the dough into a ball, place it into the greased bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. 6. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled in size. 7. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and roll each into a ball. The dough is very elastic and usually doesn’t require flouring the surface. If it sticks, lightly oil your work surface. 8. Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment. 9. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 20–30 minutes. 10. Preheat the oven to 370°F (about 187.8°C.). 11. Beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush the tops of the buns. 12. Bake for 15 minutes, until golden. 13. Brush the hot buns with softened butter (this keeps them soft longer). 14. Cover with a towel and let cool for 15–20 minutes. SANDWICH IDEAS: - Chicken Salad Sandwich: shredded chicken, mayo, celery, herbs, and a squeeze of lemon. - Egg Salad with Herbs: creamy eggs, dill, chives, and a touch of mustard. - Turkey, Avocado & Cucumber: thin turkey slices, mashed avocado, crisp cucumbers, and greens. - Caprese Sandwich: fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze. - Hummus & Veggie: hummus, roasted peppers, cucumbers, spinach. - Mini Sliders: beef or turkey patties with cheese and caramelized onions. - Pulled Chicken or Pulled Pork: slow‑cooked meat with a tangy sauce. - Grilled Mushroom & Swiss: sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, and garlic butter. - Egg, Cheese & Bacon: soft scrambled eggs or a fried egg with crispy bacon. - Avocado & Poached Egg: creamy avocado, soft egg, and chili flakes. - Sausage, Egg & Cheddar. - Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese: dill, capers, and thin red onion. - Chicken Pesto Sandwich: grilled chicken, pesto, mozzarella, and tomatoes. - Roast Beef & Horseradish: thin beef slices, arugula, and creamy horseradish sauce.

   1. Sift 350 g of all-purpose flour into a large bowl. Make a well in the center; put yeast and sugar to a middle of this well; add lukewarm milk. Cover and leave this starter to rise for 30 minutes. 2. Add the remaining sugar and milk, pieces of soft butter, eggs, rum, salt and lemon zest to the starter. Knead everything thoroughly with a mixer until bubbles appear and the dough comes away easily from the walls of the bowl. Sift the remaining flour into the same bowl and knead the dough again. Cover and leave to rise for 30-40 minutes. 3.Roll out the dough on a floured surface (thickness 0.7-1 cm). Using a cup, lightly squeeze out circles with a diameter of about 8 cm on one half of the cake. Place 1 teaspoon of the marmalade or jam in the middle of each circle. Press the dough around the filling. Using a mug, cut out rounds and place on a lightly floured surface. Cover with a kitchen towel and leave to rise for 30 minutes. 4. Heat oil in a tall frying pan or saucepan. If the oil has reached the desired temperature, bubbles will appear on a wooden spoon dropped into it. Reduce heat (middle level). 5. Place donuts in portions in oil and fry on both sides. Sprinkle the tops of the finished donuts with powdered sugar.