These Pillowy Soft Buns filled with your choice of fruit jam are a simple yet utterly delightful treat that can be customized to suit any taste. Whether you prefer the classic strawberry jam or venture into other fruit flavors, these buns promise a soft, tender bite filled with sweet, fruity goodness. Perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or a sweet addition to your afternoon tea, these buns are versatile and guaranteed to please.
Why You’ll Love This: The beauty of these buns lies in their simplicity and the joy of customization. The dough is soft, enriched with butter and eggs, offering a perfect canvas for the sweet jam filling of your choice. They bake up to a golden perfection, with a pillowy texture that is both satisfying and comforting. Sprinkled with icing sugar, they’re not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes.
Perfect Occasion: These buns are ideal for any occasion. Serve them warm for a cozy weekend breakfast, pack them for a delightful picnic treat, or present them at a brunch gathering to rave reviews. They’re also perfect for baking with kids, letting them choose and fill the buns with their favorite jams.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (250 ml) milk
- 4 cups (500 g) flour
- 1.2 oz (35 g) fresh yeast or 9 g dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons (40 g) sugar
- 3 tablespoons (40 g) butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Strawberry jam (or any fruit jam of your choice), 2 tsp for each bun
- Icing sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
- Gently warm the milk until it’s lukewarm. Pour into a mixing bowl.
- Incorporate the eggs, yeast, sugar, and salt, stirring until the yeast and sugar dissolve.
- Gradually mix in the flour. Once incorporated, add the butter and salt, then knead with a mixer on high for 8 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, covering it with plastic wrap to proof for 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal portions, shaping each into a ball.
- Flatten each ball slightly, add 2 teaspoons of jam to the center, then seal and shape back into a ball.
- Arrange the filled dough balls on a baking tray, cover, and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
- Brush each bun with egg wash and bake in a preheated 392°F (200°C) fan oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before dusting with icing sugar.
Tips:
- For a smoother jam distribution, ensure the jam is at room temperature before filling.
- Experiment with different jams to find your favorite combination, or even mix two types of jam for a unique flavor.
- The egg wash will give the buns a beautiful golden sheen, making them as beautiful as they are delicious.
Enjoy these Pillowy Soft Fruit Jam-Filled Buns, a simple yet versatile treat that’s sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
