Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of coffee and sweet bread with these Papparoti Coffee Buns. These Malaysian treats feature a soft, buttery bun filled with a surprise buttery center and topped with a rich coffee glaze.
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
For the filling:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
For the coffee topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl. Add warm milk and egg, knead until a soft dough forms. Add softened butter, knead until smooth, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Shape the buns: Divide dough, place butter cubes, shape into balls, and let rest.
- Make the topping: Cream butter and sugar, add egg, coffee, and flour to make a paste.
- Top the buns: Pipe coffee topping spirals over each bun.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can use vanilla or cinnamon in the topping for a flavor variation.
- Best served fresh; reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds if needed.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes rise time)
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Malaysian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
