Easy Butter Bun Recipe

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Gayatri (@rene121)

A cream bun filled with butter is a rich, indulgent treat that combines the soft, pillowy texture of freshly fried bread with the luxurious creaminess of butter. The bun, often slightly sweet and golden on the outside, is sliced open to reveal a generous slathering of softened butter nestled inside,...

Easy Butter Bun Recipe recipe
Prep Time
30min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
50min

Ingredients

9 Servings
(1 serving = 1 butter bun)

For the dough

  • All purpose flour
    All purpose flour
    2cups
  • Luke warm milk
    Luke warm milk
    3/4cup
  • Sugar
    Sugar
    4tbsp
  • Yeast
    Yeast
    1tsp
  • Butter
    Butter
    1tbsp
  • Butter
    Butter
    50g
  • Salt
    Salt
    1/2tsp
  • Oil for deep frying
    Oil for deep frying

For the butter cream

  • Unsalted butter
    Unsalted butter
    50g
  • Salt
    Salt
    2pinch
  • Sugar
    Sugar
    1/2cup
  • drops Vanilla essence
    drops Vanilla essence
    3

How to make Easy Butter Bun Recipe

Prepare the dough

  1. Step 1

    To a bowl, add lukewarm milk, 1 tbsp of sugar, and yeast.

  2. Step 2

    Let it sit for 10 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    After 10 minutes, add the flour, 3 tbsp of sugar, and 1/2 tsp of salt to the mixture.

  4. Step 4

    Mix and knead it along with 1 tbsp of butter to form a soft, non-sticky dough.

    Step 1.1: Mix and knead it along with 1 tbsp of butter to form a soft, non-sticky dough
    Step 1.2: Mix and knead it along with 1 tbsp of butter to form a soft, non-sticky dough
  5. Step 5

    Grease the dough with butter and let it sit for 1 1/2 hours or until it doubles in size.

    Step 1.1: Grease the dough with butter and let it sit for 1 1/2 hours or until it doubles in size

Shape and fry the buns

  1. Step 1

    Divide the dough into 9 equal-sized balls.

  2. Step 2

    Cover the balls with plastic wrap and let them rest for 20 minutes.

    Step 2.1: Cover the balls with plastic wrap and let them rest for 20 minutes
  3. Step 3

    Heat oil for deep frying.

  4. Step 4

    When the oil is hot, drop the dough balls in and fry them until golden brown over medium to low flame.

  5. Step 5

    Let the fried buns cool completely.

Prepare the butter cream

  1. Step 1

    Grind the sugar to a fine powder.

  2. Step 2

    In a bowl, add softened butter, salt, powdered sugar, and vanilla essence.

  3. Step 3

    Whip the mixture until it achieves a white, creamy texture.

    Step 3.1: Whip the mixture until it achieves a white, creamy texture

Assemble the butter buns

  1. Step 1

    Take the cooled fried buns and slit them open in half.

    Step 4.1: Take the cooled fried buns and slit them open in half
    Step 4.2: Take the cooled fried buns and slit them open in half
  2. Step 2

    Ensure the buns are completely cold before filling.

  3. Step 3

    Spread 2 tbsp of butter cream on each bun.

    Step 4.1: Spread 2 tbsp of butter cream on each bun
  4. Step 4

    Serve and enjoy your tasty butter buns.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

0.0kcal

Protein

0.0g

Carbs

0.0g

Sugars

0.0g

Healthy Fat

0.0g

Unhealthy Fat

0.0g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the milk is lukewarm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.

  2. Let the dough rise in a warm place for the best results.

  3. Fry the buns on medium to low flame to ensure they cook evenly without burning.

  4. Make sure the buns are completely cool before adding the butter cream to prevent it from melting.

FAQS

  1. Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted butter for the butter cream?

    Yes, but reduce or omit the additional salt in the butter cream recipe to avoid it being overly salty.

  2. Can I bake the buns instead of frying them?

    Yes, you can bake the buns at 350°F (175°C) for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, but the texture will differ slightly.

  3. How do I store leftover butter buns?

    Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate and reheat before serving.

  4. Can I use a stand mixer to knead the dough?

    Yes, a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment can be used to knead the dough until it becomes soft and elastic.

  5. Can I add other fillings to the buns?

    Yes, you can experiment with other fillings like jam, chocolate spread, or custard for a different flavor.

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