Description
Soft, pillowy stovetop buns filled with silky homemade custard. No oven required! Quick, easy, and totally addictive—perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk, warmed
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- For the Custard Cream:
- 4 egg yolks
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1½ cups milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Make the Dough: Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Warm milk and butter, then add with egg. Knead 5 minutes until smooth. Rest 30 minutes in a warm spot.
- Make the Custard: Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Heat milk until steaming, temper yolks, return to pan, cook on low until thickened. Stir in vanilla and butter. Cool under plastic wrap.
- Assemble Buns: Divide dough into 8–10 discs. Spoon custard into centers and seal tightly. Place seam-side down on parchment.
- Cook Buns: Heat skillet over medium-low. Place buns spaced apart. Add 2 tbsp water to pan side and cover. Steam 8–10 minutes until firm and cooked. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Dough and custard can be prepped a day ahead and refrigerated.
- Custard variations: chocolate, lemon, coffee, matcha, coconut, berry jam.
- Mini buns: divide into 15–18 portions; cook 6–7 minutes.
- Seal well and keep heat low to avoid bursting.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian