These Twisted Custard Rolls are a delightful bakery treat, perfect for those who enjoy the combination of soft, fluffy bread and rich, creamy custard. The dough is made from a simple mix of bread flour, sugar, instant yeast, egg, and milk, kneaded to perfection, and rested to rise. Each piece of dough is then rolled into a long strip, twisted into an elegant shape, and filled with homemade vanilla custard cream. The rolls are baked until golden and finished with a garnish of fresh strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar, creating a visually appealing and deliciously satisfying treat.
Why You'll Love This: The texture of these rolls is soft and light, while the custard cream adds a luscious, velvety texture with a hint of vanilla. The combination of the sweet bread and the creamy filling is delightful, and the fresh strawberry garnish adds a touch of freshness.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for a special breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack any time of the day. They are also great for sharing at gatherings, parties, or as a special treat for your loved ones.
Decoration Tips: Serve these rolls with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and top with fresh strawberry slices for added color and flavor. You can also drizzle them with a simple icing made from powdered sugar and milk for extra sweetness.
Ingredients for Dough:
- 300g of bread flour
- 40g of sugar
- 5g of instant yeast
- 1 egg
- 155g of pure milk
- 35g of butter
- 2g of salt
For Custard Cream:
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups of whole milk
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 3 Tbsp of cornstarch
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Decoration:
- Fresh strawberries
- Powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Mix flour, sugar, yeast, egg, and milk in a mixer bowl. Knead for 9 minutes.
- Add butter and salt, knead for 3 more minutes.
- Let the dough rest for 45 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 22g pieces, form balls, and rest for 10 minutes.
- Roll each ball into a 35cm long strip. Twist two strips together, pinch the ends tightly, and place on a baking sheet.
- Let the twisted rolls rest for 60 minutes.
- Prepare the custard cream: Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Fill the rolls with custard cream, brush with egg wash.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 18-20 minutes.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries and powdered sugar.
Enjoy these Twisted Custard Rolls, a sweet and fluffy treat that's sure to delight your taste buds.
Enjoy!