Delicious Homemade Cream Buns Recipe: A Sweet Nostalgic Treat

As a young teenager, I always looked forward to picking up a cream bun from the local bakery on my walk home from work. It was a rare and special treat, and the joy of eating it made it all the more memorable. That’s why I was so excited to try baking my own cream buns at home. The result? They were super delicious, though, as funny as it sounds, not quite as enjoyable as when I had them on my walk back!

Here’s my easy cream bun recipe that will have you reminiscing about your own bakery treats!

Ingredients for Homemade Cream Buns:

• 1/4 cup warm milk
• 2 x 7g sachets dried yeast
• 1 teaspoon caster sugar
• 3 cups plain flour
• 2 tablespoons caster sugar
• 1 cup warm milk (extra)
• 50g unsalted butter, melted
• 12 teaspoons strawberry jam
• 1 tub thickened cream, whipped
• Icing sugar for dusting

Step-by-Step Method to Make Cream Buns:

1. Activate the yeast:
   Place warm milk, yeast, and caster sugar into a jug and whisk to combine. Cover with cling film and let it sit in a warm place for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
2. Prepare the dough:
   In a bowl, combine flour and sugar. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and the extra warm milk. Stir to combine. Once a dough forms, place it on a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes. To test the dough, press your finger into the surface—if it bounces back, it’s ready!
3. Let the dough rise:
   Place the dough into a bowl, cover with cling film, and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
4. Shape the buns:
   After resting, divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Place them on a greased baking tray, leaving space between each. Cover with cling film and let them rest for another 20 minutes.
5. Bake the buns:
   Preheat the oven to 200°C and bake for 15 minutes until golden.
6. Assemble the cream buns:
   Once cooled, slice the top of each bun. Add a teaspoon of strawberry jam, pipe in whipped cream, and add another dollop of jam on top. Dust with icing sugar and serve.

Tips for Perfect Cream Buns:

• Resting Time: Allow the dough to rest properly to ensure a fluffy texture.
• Customise the Filling: While strawberry jam is classic, feel free to use your favourite jam or fruit preserve!
• Perfect Whipped Cream: For a fluffy and rich filling, whip the cream just until soft peaks form.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Freshly baked buns with a soft, fluffy texture.
• Perfectly sweetened with jam and whipped cream for a classic dessert treat.
• A fun DIY baking project to recreate that nostalgic bakery experience at home!