Milk Bun
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
332 kcal
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Course
Bread
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Cuisine
International
Milk Bun
Description
This Milk Bun recipe uses a dough enriched with heavy whipping cream and butter, which adds richness and softness unlike standard bread. Bread flour and instant yeast provide structure and good rise. After mixing and kneading thoroughly, the dough undergoes two rises for volume and texture development. Each dough piece is shaped evenly to ensure uniform baking.
The buns bake at a low temperature until lightly golden, avoiding overbaking that results in dryness. The topping of icing sugar and milk powder adds a subtle sweetness and characteristic finish. The combination yields buns that are tender yet structured, ideal for sweet or savory fillings.
They can be served fresh at breakfast or tea, or used as sandwich buns. The rich, creamy dough also stores well if wrapped tightly and reheated gently to regain softness.
Using a 9-inch square pan helps the buns rise upward rather than spread outwards, which contributes to their classic shape.
Ingredients
Bread Dough
- 2 cups bread flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter softened, unsalted
Sugar and milk powder mixture
- 1/2 tablespoon icing sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk powder baking
Instructions
- Add bread flour, sugar, yeast, salt, milk, and heavy whipping cream to a mixing bowl. Combine well with a spatula. Using a dough hook, knead the dough with a stand mixer on medium-high speed for 5 minutes, or until smooth. Add the softened butter and continue kneading at the same speed for an additional 10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough with a cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm area for 45 minutes, or until doubled in size. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and gently press it to release the air. Divide the dough into 16 equal portions and shape each piece into a smooth ball.
- Use a 9-inch square baking pan and place each dough ball in the pan, spaced about half an inch apart. Lightly cover the pan with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 30 minutes, or until puffy.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sugar and milk powder mixture by combining the ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 310°F (155°C). Sprinkle the dough with the sugar and milk powder mixture before baking. Bake the bread for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove the milk buns from the oven. Dust them with additional sugar and milk powder mixture before serving.
Notes
- Heavy whipping cream is essential for the bun's softness and richness, so do not omit it.
- Shape dough pieces evenly for consistent baking and appearance.
- Use a 9-inch square baking pan to encourage vertical rise and proper spacing.
- Avoid overbaking; remove buns when the tops turn lightly golden to keep them soft.
- Store buns in an airtight container to maintain freshness and reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 55.8g | 19% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8.4g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 88mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7.6g | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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