Description
Delight in these soft and tender Italian Cream Buns, lightly sweetened and filled with a luscious whipped cream infused with vanilla. Perfect for a special breakfast, brunch, or afternoon treat, these buns combine a fluffy yeast dough with a rich, creamy filling and a dusting of powdered sugar for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
Filling Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Finishing
- Extra powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let the mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Make the dough: Stir in the softened butter, egg, salt, and flour into the yeast mixture until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Cover the dough with a clean towel or plastic wrap and allow it to rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Shape the buns: Gently punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a bun and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them rise a second time for 30 minutes.
- Bake the buns: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the buns for 18 to 20 minutes until they turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
- Prepare the filling: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble and serve: Slice the cooled buns horizontally and fill each with the whipped cream. Dust the assembled buns lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm (about 105°F to 110°F) to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- Kneading the dough until smooth is key to achieving soft and fluffy buns.
- Allow the buns to cool completely before filling to prevent the whipped cream from melting.
- For extra flavor, you can add citrus zest (like lemon or orange) to the whipped cream.
- Store any leftover buns in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
