If you’re craving something soft, sweet, and comforting, this egg milk bun recipe is the perfect solution! With minimal ingredients—just one egg, flour, and milk—you can make a batch of fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth buns. Perfect for breakfast or as a treat any time of day.
Ingredients:
- 230 ml lukewarm milk
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 8 g dried yeast
- 1 egg
- 8 g vanilla sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 360 g all-purpose flour
- 31 g butter, softened
- Icing sugar for dusting
Instructions:
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine lukewarm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the dried yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until the yeast becomes frothy.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla sugar, and salt. Once the yeast mixture is ready, pour it into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Add the Flour and Butter: Gradually add the flour, stirring to form a dough. Once the flour is incorporated, add the softened butter. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes, until it’s smooth and elastic.
- Let the Dough Rise: Cover the dough with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Shape the Buns: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small portions. Shape each portion into a smooth bun and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Second Rise: Let the buns rise again for about 30 minutes, or until they puff up.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the buns for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Finish with Icing Sugar: Once the buns are baked and cooled slightly, dust them with a light sprinkling of icing sugar for a sweet finish.
Enjoy your soft, delicious egg milk buns! These buns are perfect for a light snack, breakfast, or dessert. Soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet, they’ll be a hit with the whole family.
Pro Tip: For extra richness, you can drizzle a little honey or your favorite jam on top before serving.