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Molten Custard Buns

Molten Custard Buns

🇭🇰 Hong Kong60 minprotein.Dessert
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Servings
12

Ingredients

Proteins

  • 7 yolks salted duck egg yolks

Sauces & Seasonings

  • 50 g unsalted butter
  • 60 g powdered sugar
  • 20 g custard powder
  • 20 g milk powder
  • 200 g all-purpose flour
  • 20 g wheat starch
  • 30 g sugar
  • 4 g baking powder
  • 10 g vegetable oil

Other

  • 30 ml evaporated milk
  • 15 ml coconut cream
  • 3 g instant dry yeast
  • 100 ml warm milk

Instructions

  1. 1

    Steam the salted duck egg yolks until cooked, then mash them thoroughly.

  2. 2

    Melt the unsalted butter.

  3. 3

    Combine the mashed salted duck egg yolks, melted unsalted butter, powdered sugar, custard powder, milk powder, evaporated milk, and coconut cream. Mix well until smooth.

  4. 4

    Chill the filling in the refrigerator until firm, then divide into small balls of approx. 15-20g each.

  5. 5

    In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, wheat starch, sugar, baking powder, and instant dry yeast.

  6. 6

    Gradually add the warm milk and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Knead until a smooth dough forms.

  7. 7

    Cover the dough and let it rest in a warm place for about 30-60 minutes, or until it doubles in size.

  8. 8

    Punch down the dough to release air. Divide it into equal portions of approx. 25-30g each.

  9. 9

    Roll each dough portion into a flat, round wrapper.

  10. 10

    Place a chilled custard filling ball in the center of each wrapper.

  11. 11

    Gather the edges of the dough and seal tightly to form a bun.

  12. 12

    Place the buns on parchment paper squares in a steamer.

  13. 13

    Steam the buns over high heat.

  14. 14

    Serve immediately.

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