Coffee Bun

Treat yourself to the irresistible allure of freshly baked Coffee Buns, a crowd-favorite snack known for its soft, buttery interior and delicate, aromatic coffee-flavored crust. This recipe features pillow-soft dough enriched with warm milk and eggs, enveloping a rich, melty butter core for an indulgent surprise with every bite. Topped with a velvety spiral of coffee-infused batter, the buns bake to golden perfection, releasing a heavenly scent that fills your kitchen. Perfect as a breakfast treat or afternoon snack, these buns are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors. Elevate your coffee break with this bakery-style creation—it’s easier to make than you think with step-by-step directions and approachable ingredients!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 50 grams Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 7 grams Instant yeast
• 120 ml Warm milk
• 50 grams Unsalted butter
• 1 large Egg
• 50 grams Unsalted butter (filling)
• 10 grams Instant coffee powder
• 2 tablespoons Hot water
• 50 grams Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 50 grams Cake flour
• 1 large Egg (topping)

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Whisk these ingredients together until evenly mixed.

Step 2

Add warm milk and one large egg to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough begins to form.

Step 3

Add 50 grams of unsalted butter to the dough. Knead the dough for about 10-15 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Form the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Step 5

While the dough is rising, prepare the topping by dissolving 10 grams of instant coffee powder in 2 tablespoons of hot water. Allow it to cool.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, beat 50 grams of unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.

Step 7

Add the dissolved coffee, vanilla extract, and 1 large egg to the butter mixture. Mix well.

Step 8

Sift cake flour into the mixture and fold gently until you have a smooth batter. Transfer the topping batter to a piping bag and set aside.

Step 9

Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down to release the air. Divide it into 8 equal portions and shape each into a ball.

Step 10

Insert a small cube of butter (from the 50 grams of filling butter) into the center of each dough ball and seal the dough around it.

Step 11

Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let them rest for 15 minutes.

Step 12

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 13

Pipe the coffee topping in a spiral pattern on top of each bun, starting from the center and working outward.

Step 14

Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown.

Step 15

Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(786.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2481.9

Total Fat 102.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 635.5mg	0%
Sodium 2610.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 341.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.2g	0%
Total Sugars 106.2g
Protein 51.6g	0%

Vitamin D 169.1IU	0%
Calcium 300.3mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 1338.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.9%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 54.9%