Embark on a culinary delight with Chocolate Banana Cream Buns, where the softness of freshly baked bread meets the creamy sweetness of banana-infused custard. Each bun, weighing 80 grams, encapsulates the comforting warmth of homemade bread paired with the indulgent flavors of banana and chocolate, topped with a gentle dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of melted sweet chocolate.
Why You'll Love This:
- Luscious Banana Cream Filling: The rich and creamy banana custard filling provides a delightful contrast to the soft bread.
- Chocolatey Touch: The addition of melted sweet chocolate on top adds a layer of indulgence.
- Homemade Freshness: Baking these buns from scratch offers the joy of homemade bread with a twist of unique flavors.
Perfect Occasion: These Chocolate Banana Cream Buns are perfect for brunches, as a special snack, or as a dessert at gatherings. They're also a great choice for those who enjoy experimenting with sweet, filled bread recipes.
Decoration Tips:
- Drizzle with Melted Chocolate: Add a drizzle of melted sweet chocolate over the buns for a visually appealing finish.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: A light dusting of powdered sugar can add a touch of sweetness and a professional bakery look.
- Garnish with Banana Slices: For an added touch, garnish each bun with a fresh banana slice before serving.
Ingredients for Dough:
- Bread Flour: 750g
- Sugar: 35g
- Instant Yeast: 14g
- Lukewarm Light Milk: 380ml
- Eggs: 3
- Butter: 80g
- Salt: 5g
Banana Cream:
- Whole Milk: 2 cups (473mL)
- Vanilla Bean: 1, split lengthwise
- Egg Yolks: 6
- Sugar: 2/3 cup (135g)
- Cornstarch: 1/4 cup (37g)
- Cold Unsalted Butter: 1 tbsp (15g)
For the Top Sauce:
- Butter: 100g
- Powdered Sugar: 90g
- Eggs: 3
- Cake Flour: 100g
For the Top:
- Melted Sweet Chocolate: 150g
- Powdered Sugar
Instructions:
- Mix bread flour, sugar, yeast, milk, and eggs. Knead for 10 minutes.
- Add butter and salt; knead for 5 minutes.
- Let the dough rest for 55 minutes.
- Prepare the banana cream as instructed, then chill.
- Divide the dough into 80g pieces and fill with banana cream. Rest for 50 minutes.
- Prepare the top sauce by mixing butter, powdered sugar, eggs, and cake flour.
- Spread the top sauce on each bun.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 210°C for 15 to 17 minutes.
- Once cooled, drizzle with melted sweet chocolate and dust with powdered sugar.
Enjoy your homemade Chocolate Banana Cream Buns, a perfect combination of fluffy bread, creamy banana custard, and rich chocolate, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion!