These buns are my little nod to slow mornings and strong coffee. I made them on a cold Sunday when I was craving something warm, soft, and just the right kind of sweet. There’s something oddly comforting about baking dough with your hands still dusted in flour. The dough is soft, the ricotta filling is rich but not over the top, and the wild blueberries burst like tiny flavor bombs. If you’ve ever bitten into a pastry and had it smile back with just enough sweetness to say, 'Good morning, friend,'—this is that bun. Inspired by Slavic food traditions (hello, Vatruschka), these muffin tin breakfast buns are my go-to when I want something cozy that also looks impressive. We’re not making wild duck recipes here or throwing lasagna in the crockpot with ricotta, but it’s still rustic and hearty. Stick these in your recipe tin of wild game recipes (why not?), and you've got a new favorite for breakfast or a lazy brunch.