Custard Bun
Soft, fluffy, and filled with a luscious, creamy custard, these homemade Custard Buns are a bakery-style treat you can enjoy from the comfort of your kitchen. Made with a pillowy yeast dough enriched with milk, butter, and eggs, each bun is generously stuffed with a rich custard that's delicately flavored with vanilla. The recipe combines classic bread-making techniques with a simple stovetop custard preparation, resulting in golden, glossy buns that are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Perfect as a breakfast indulgence, snack, or dessert, these Custard Buns are a versatile and satisfying treat that's sure to impress! This recipe yields 12 buns and includes step-by-step guidance for both beginners and seasoned bakers. Key features include the soft brioche-like dough, silky-smooth custard center, and the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread. If you're looking for a show-stopping recipe to master, these Custard Buns are your next baking adventure!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams All-purpose flour
- 7 grams Instant yeast
- 250 milliliters Milk
- 50 grams Sugar
- 50 grams Butter
- 5 grams Salt
- 2 Eggs
- 40 grams Custard powder
- 400 milliliters Milk (for custard)
- 3 Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 20 grams Corn flour
- 50 grams Sugar (for custard)
Instructions
Start by preparing the custard filling. In a medium saucepan, combine the custard powder, corn flour, and sugar. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and continue whisking until the mixture begins to thicken.
Add in the egg yolks and vanilla extract, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the custard is thick and smooth.
Remove the custard from heat, let it cool slightly, then cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming and refrigerate.
For the dough, warm the milk to about 37°C (lukewarm) and mix in the sugar and yeast. Allow this mixture to sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, one egg, and softened butter. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
Form the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1-1.5 hours.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and let them rest for 15 minutes on a lightly floured surface.
Roll each piece into a 4-inch circle. Place about 1 heaping tablespoon of the custard filling in the center of each circle. Gather the edges and pinch them together to seal the filling inside.
Place each filled bun, seam side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a cloth and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Beat the remaining egg and brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash.
Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Let the custard buns cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
283 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.2 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 224 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 138 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
