Ingredients
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- 60 g butter
- 2 teaspoons whole milk
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 140 g sugar
- 150 g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 180 g whole milk
- 70 g sugar
- 7 g active dry yeast
- 160 g heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 300 g bread flour
- 225 g all-purpose flour
- 5 g salt
- 50 g butter , softened
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Melt the butter in the microwave and let it cool slightly.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter with milk, egg yolk, vanilla, and sugar. Mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix well and add to the wet ingredients.
- Stir with a spoon until a crumbly dough forms, then press the crumbs together to form a thick log.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and shape it into a cylindrical log, about 2” (5 cm) in diameter.
- Chill the wrapped dough in the fridge until needed.
Notes
For an extra rich flavor, consider adding coconut milk as a substitute for some of the whole milk.
Ensure your butter is cooled to avoid cooking the egg yolk when mixing.
This dough can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.