cream buns recipe

Cream buns are delicious treats that are perfect for indulging in during tea time or as a dessert. Here’s a simple recipe to make cream buns:

Ingredients:

For the buns:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 egg

For the filling:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the glaze:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons milk

Instructions:

1. Prepare the dough:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
   • In a saucepan, heat the milk, water, and butter until warm and the butter is melted. Remove from heat and let it cool until it’s just warm.
   • Add the milk mixture and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
   • Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
   • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
2. Shape the buns:
   • Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
   • Roll each piece into a ball and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each bun.
   • Cover the buns with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes, until puffy.
3. Bake the buns:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Once the buns have risen, bake them in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
   • Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
4. Prepare the filling:
   • In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
5. Assemble the cream buns:
   • Once the buns have cooled, cut them in half horizontally.
   • Spoon or pipe the whipped cream onto the bottom half of each bun.
   • Place the top half of the bun over the cream, pressing down gently to secure.
6. Glaze the buns:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
   • Drizzle the glaze over the assembled cream buns.
7. Serve and enjoy!
   • Your cream buns are now ready to be served. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee!

Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the cream filling and glaze according to your preference. Enjoy your homemade cream buns!