Twisted Custard Rolls: A Sweet and Fluffy Pastry with a Creamy Heart

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:

1. Mix flour, sugar, yeast, egg, and milk in a mixer bowl. Knead for 9 minutes.
2. Add butter and salt, knead for 3 more minutes.
3. Let the dough rest for 45 minutes.
4. Divide the dough into 22g pieces, form balls, and rest for 10 minutes.
5. Roll each ball into a 35cm long strip. Twist two strips together, pinch the ends tightly, and place on a baking sheet.
6. Let the twisted rolls rest for 60 minutes.
7. Prepare the custard cream: Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
8. Fill the rolls with custard cream, brush with egg wash.
9. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 18-20 minutes.
10. 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!