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MINI SWEET BUNS WITH VANILLA SAUCE

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MINI SWEET BUNS WITH VANILLA SAUCE

MINI SWEET BUNS WITH VANILLA SAUCE

Soft, fluffy mini sweet buns paired perfectly with a creamy, velvety vanilla sauce. Ideal as a comforting dessert or a special treat with coffee.

πŸ₯£ Ingredients

Dough:

  • 250 g all-purpose flour (type BL55)
  • 150 ml warm milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 10 g fresh yeast
  • 35 g sugar (including 1 packet vanilla sugar)
  • 55 g butter (room temperature)
  • Zest of 1/4 lemon
  • Pinch of salt

Vanilla Sauce:

  • 500 ml milk
  • 100 g sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 20 g cornstarch
  • 1 vanilla bean (or vanilla extract)

Yield

6 mini buns

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast
  • Dissolve yeast in 50 ml warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let rest in a warm place until foamy (~15 minutes).
  1. Make Dough
  • Combine all dough ingredients except butter and knead until elastic (use bread machine or by hand).
  • Soften butter until creamy. Gradually incorporate butter into dough:
    • Start by greasing the bowl with 1/3 of butter and knead until absorbed.
    • Add remaining butter gradually, kneading continuously until fully incorporated (~20 minutes).
  • The dough should be soft, elastic, shiny, and non-sticky.
  1. First Rise
  • Cover dough and let rise in a warm place for 1.5 hours until doubled in volume.
  1. Shape Buns
  • Divide dough into 6 equal pieces (about 60–70 g each).
  • Shape each piece into a smooth ball by pulling edges underneath.
  • Place balls into a floured muffin pan.
  • Cover with plastic bag and let rise for 30 minutes.
  1. Bake
  • Preheat oven to 180Β°C (356Β°F).
  • Bake buns for 15–20 minutes until golden brown on top.
  1. Prepare Vanilla Sauce
  • Make vanilla sauce by heating milk and mixing sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, and vanilla bean/extract until thickened to a creamy sauce (thinner than custard).
  1. Serve
  • Serve warm or cold mini buns over 2–3 tablespoons of vanilla sauce.
  • Dust with powdered sugar.

πŸ’‘ Tips

  • Gradual butter incorporation yields a tender, rich dough.
  • Use a muffin pan for perfectly sized buns.
  • Vanilla sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated.
  • Dust with powdered sugar just before serving for a pretty finish.

πŸ“ Final Thoughts

These mini sweet buns with silky vanilla sauce combine a tender crumb and fragrant cream for a delightful, elegant dessert perfect for any occasion.