Custard Bun

Indulge in the soft, pillowy perfection of Custard Buns, a delightful baked treat filled with creamy, velvety custard that melts in your mouth. These golden buns are made with a light, buttery dough enriched with milk and eggs, providing a fluffy texture that pairs wonderfully with the smooth custard filling, flavored with vanilla and balanced by just the right touch of sweetness. The simple yet satisfying process includes kneading the dough to elastic perfection and crafting your own homemade custard for an elevated bakery-style experience right at home. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a mid-day snack, these decadent buns are a surefire way to impress and satisfy. Whether served fresh from the oven or slightly cooled, Custard Buns promise a comforting bite that's as irresistible as it is easy to share.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:180 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:205 mins

Servings: 12

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and continue whisking until the mixture begins to thicken.

Step 3

Add in the egg yolks and vanilla extract, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the custard is thick and smooth.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

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.

Step 11

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Beat the remaining egg and brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash.

Step 12

Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

Step 13

Let the custard buns cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1497.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3309.2

Total Fat 83.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 1100.0mg	0%
Sodium 2676.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 533.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g	0%
Total Sugars 135.4g
Protein 94.1g	0%

Vitamin D 468.0IU	0%
Calcium 1048.0mg	0%
Iron 25.0mg	0%
Potassium 1865.4mg	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: 23.1%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 65.3%