Description

These milk and sugar mini buns are soft, pillowy rolls topped with a sweet milk-sugar mixture. Perfect as a light dessert, snack, or for sharing at gatherings, they’re fluffy, sweet, and irresistibly comforting.

Ingredients

1/4 cup (62.5 g) warm water (110–115°F)

2 1/4 teaspoons (7.1 g) active dry yeast

3/4 cup (193.37 g) warm milk

1 large egg (50 g)

1/4 cup (59.97 g) unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup (52.83 g) sugar

1 teaspoon (6.09 g) salt

3 1/4 cups (429.28 g) all-purpose flour, plus 1/2 cup extra if needed

1 large egg, for egg wash

1/2 cup (105.67 g) sugar (for topping)

1/2 cup (67.63 g) milk powder (for topping)

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Instructions

Dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand 5 minutes until foamy.
In a large bowl, combine warm milk, butter, egg, sugar, and salt. Stir in yeast mixture.
Add 3 cups flour, mixing until dough forms. Add more flour if needed until dough is soft.
Knead on a floured surface 6–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and rise 1–1 1/2 hours until doubled.
Punch down dough and divide into 50–55 small portions. Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls and place close together in a greased 9×13-inch pan. Cover loosely and rise 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix sugar and milk powder for topping.
Brush risen buns with egg wash, sprinkle half of milk-sugar mixture on top, and bake 17–20 minutes until golden.
Cool slightly, then sprinkle remaining milk-sugar mixture over warm buns before serving.

Notes

Fill buns with cream cheese or custard for a sweet surprise.

Add vanilla extract or nutmeg to dough for extra flavor.

For a savory version, skip sugar topping and sprinkle with cheese.

Dough can be refrigerated overnight after first rise and baked the next day.

Freeze baked buns up to 2 months; thaw and reheat to enjoy fresh.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 17–20 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2–3 buns
Calories: 180
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 30mg