Description
Delicious Custard Buns recipe that combines fluffy milk bread with a creamy custard filling. These buns are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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Milk Bread:
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- ¼ cup warm water (105–115 F)
- 2/3 cup whipping cream
- 2/3 cup warm milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 and 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus up to 5 tbsp extra)
Custard Filling:
- 4 egg yolks (lightly beaten)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 ¼ cup milk
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Proof the yeast: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until foamy.
- Make the dough: Add warm milk, cream, remaining sugar, egg, and salt. Stir to combine. Attach dough hook.
- Knead: Add flour gradually, beating until dough is smooth and elastic.
- Prove: Let dough rise until doubled. Meanwhile, make custard filling.
- Shape: Divide and shape dough, fill with custard, and shape into balls.
- Arrange: Pipe remaining custard on buns, let rise until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat oven, bake buns until golden, brush with melted butter.
- Custard Filling: In a saucepan, cook flour, sugar, and milk until thick. Temper egg yolks, add to saucepan, cook until thickened. Stir in vanilla and butter. Cool.
Notes
- You can customize the custard filling by adding flavors like matcha or chocolate.
- Ensure the custard is completely cooled before filling the buns to prevent soggy dough.
- These buns are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Custard Buns, Milk Bread, Asian Dessert, Sweet Buns
