Description
Delicious soft buns filled with custard, perfect for a sweet treat!
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour (can substitute with whole wheat flour)
- 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast (ensure it’s fresh)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (can substitute with caster sugar)
- 1 teaspoon salt (essential for taste)
- 1 cup warm water (warm, not hot)
- 1 cup milk (can use non-dairy milk)
- 2 tablespoons oil (canola or sunflower) (keeps buns soft)
- 1 cup custard powder (homemade or store-bought, check for eggs)
Instructions
- Combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- In a jug, mix warm water, milk, and oil. Pour wet into dry, stirring until a dough begins to form.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface; knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Prepare the custard filling according to instructions, let cool slightly.
- Punch down the risen dough, knead briefly, then divide into 12 pieces and roll into circles.
- Place custard on one half of each circle, fold over and seal the edges. Let rest for 15 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick pan over low heat, place buns leaving space, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from pan, cool on a wire rack, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Buns can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
- Experiment with different fillings for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg