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Baked Custard Bun

Irresistible Baked Custard Bun: A Creamy Delight at Home

Try these Baked Custard Buns for a delightful, creamy dessert that captures the essence of Asian bakeries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard
  • 4 large Eggs Provides structure and richness.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Thickens the custard.
  • 1/4 cup Cake Flour Use for lighter texture.
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Adds creaminess.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Paste/Extract Infuses flavor.
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter At room temperature.
For the Dough
  • 3 cups Bread Flour Essential for structure.
  • 1/4 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk Elevates sweetness.
  • 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast Ensures good rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Cold Liquid (additional milk) Helps in kneading.

Equipment

  • Heatproof bowl
  • Saucepan
  • stand mixer
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the custard by whisking eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and cake flour. Heat half of the milk, temper the egg mixture, return to saucepan, and cook until thick.
  2. Make the dough by combining bread flour, cake flour, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and remaining cold milk. Knead briefly and rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Add sea salt and unsalted butter to dough, knead on medium for 8-10 minutes until smooth, then let it rise until doubled in size for 1-1.5 hours.
  4. Punch down the dough, divide, shape, fill with custard, and let rise for 1 hour.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Cool slightly before serving warm Baked Custard Buns.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure instant yeast is fresh and custard is completely chilled before filling to avoid leakage. Store at room temperature to maintain texture.

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