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Stovetop Custard Cream Buns Recipe

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Stovetop Custard Cream Buns are soft, fluffy buns filled with creamy custard, cooked gently on the stove in a non-stick pan. This easy-to-make recipe requires no oven, uses simple pantry ingredients, and results in delightful buns perfect for breakfast or tea time, featuring a smooth, tender dough and a rich custard filling.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose or cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon white granulated or castor sugar
  • ⅓ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon oil (canola or sunflower oil)

Filling

  • Approximately 12 teaspoons cooled custard (prepared separately)

Additional

  • Oil for brushing the pan
  • Powdered sugar or icing sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Making the dough: In a large bowl, combine the instant dry yeast, sugar, salt, and flour thoroughly.
    Mix the warm water, milk, and oil in a separate saucepan or measuring jug, then gradually add this liquid mixture to the flour mix.
  2. Kneading the dough: Knead the combined ingredients for about 5 minutes until you achieve a smooth and soft dough texture.
  3. First rise: Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm, draft-free area of your kitchen for about 1 hour, allowing it to double in size.
  4. Punching and dividing: After the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release air and knead again for 3 minutes to redistribute the yeast.
    Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a circle.
  5. Filling the buns: Place about one teaspoon of cooled custard on half of each dough circle. Fold the other half over to cover the custard, pressing and sealing the edges firmly.
    Allow the shaped buns to rest for 15 minutes to relax the dough before cooking.
  6. Preparing to cook: Heat a non-stick pan on low heat. If you don’t have a non-stick pan, line your pan with baking or parchment paper cut to fit, and brush it lightly with oil to prevent sticking.
  7. Cooking the buns: Place the prepared buns gently into the warm pan.
    Cook the buns on low heat for 10 minutes on the first side to allow them to cook through and brown lightly.
  8. Flipping the buns: Carefully flip each bun over and cook for an additional 5 minutes on the second side, ensuring an even golden finish and thorough cooking.
  9. Cooling and serving: Remove the cooked custard cream buns from the pan and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
    Optionally, dust the buns with powdered or icing sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.

Notes

  • Ensure the custard filling is completely cooled before using to prevent the dough from becoming soggy.
  • If you lack a non-stick pan, lining the pan with parchment paper and brushing with oil helps prevent sticking.
  • The cooking is done on low heat to avoid burning the buns while ensuring they cook through properly.
  • For the custard, you can use store-bought custard or prepare your own homemade custard and refrigerate until cool.
  • Adjust sugar dusting according to your sweetness preference or omit for less sweetness.

Keywords: custard buns, stovetop buns, cream buns, soft buns, no-bake buns, easy dessert, tea time snack, yeast buns

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