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Soft carnival buns with vanilla cream
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Soft carnival buns with vanilla cream

Classic soft, airy carnival buns filled with vanilla cream. An old-fashioned yeast-dough bun for February, carnival season and quiet afternoons.

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42 min total
12 servings
Easy

Ingredients

servings
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  • Yeast dough

    • about 1.1 cup milk
    • 0.9 oz yeast
    • 2.6 oz sugar
    • 2.6 oz butter
    • 1 stk egg
    • 1.1 lb wheat flour
    • 1 tsp salt

  • Vanilla cream

    • 1¼ cup milk
    • 2 tsp vanilla sugar
    • 2 tbsp sugar
    • 2 tbsp cornstarch
    • 2 stk egg yolks

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the vanilla cream

    1. Whisk milk, sugar, vanilla sugar, cornstarch and egg yolks together in a saucepan.
    2. Heat, whisking constantly, until thickened.
    3. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
    10 min
    Medium heat
    Pot
  2. 2

    Mix the yeast dough

    1. Warm the milk slightly and dissolve the yeast in it.
    2. Add the sugar, egg and salt.
    3. Stir in the flour a little at a time.
    4. Knead in the softened butter last.
    10 min
    Bowl
  3. 3

    Let the dough rise

    1. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for about 45 minutes.
    45 min
  4. 4

    Shape and fill the buns

    1. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces.
    2. Flatten each piece and place a generous spoonful of vanilla cream in the centre.
    3. Seal the dough well around the filling and shape into buns.
    4. Place the buns seam-side down on a baking tray.
    10 min
    Knife
  5. 5

    Second rise and bake

    1. Cover with a tea towel and let rise for about 15 minutes.
    2. Bake at 200°C in a conventional oven for 10–12 minutes.
    3. The buns should be pale and soft.
    12 min
    200°C
    Oven

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

280kcal

Protein

7g

Fat

9g

Carbs

40g

Serving Size

90g

Dietary

Allergens

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Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve the carnival buns warm or fully cooled with a little icing sugar.

Drink Pairings

  • • non-alcoholic: Hot cocoa

Side Pairings

  • • Coffee

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container

Tips

Preparation

  • • The vanilla cream must be fully cold before using as filling.

Cooking

  • • Bake the buns pale – they should be soft, not crisp.

Serving

  • • Dust with icing sugar just before serving, if you like.

Variations

Flavor

  • Sweet and mild vanilla

Health

  • Classic baking

Method

  • Yeast dough

Toppings

  • Icing sugar (optional)

Author

C

Camilla

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Camilla