Custard Bun-Milk Yolk Buns
Dim Sum custard buns with strong milk and yolk aroma.

- Prep time
- 4 hr
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 tbsp. milk powder
- 1.5 tbsp. custard powder
- 1/2 cup wheat starch
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 cups flour ( , or low-gluten flour)
- 2 tbsp vegetable cooking oil
- 1/4 cup warm water ( , around 35℃)
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. instant yeast
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine egg yolk, custard powder, wheat starch, milk, milk powder, and sugar. Stir evenly, then add the butter and continue to stir until there are no particles.
- 2
Sift it and heat it over low heat. Keep stirring until well mixed. You can taste the filling for some adjustment if necessary at this step.
- 3
Remove off heat and turn the filling over and over again until it can form a smooth ball and everything is well incorporated.
- 4
Set aside to cool down and then place the custard filling in fridge for at least 1 hour (depending on the temperature)or until hardened. So you can shape the fillings easily.
- 5
Add sugar, salt, yeast, vegetable cooking oil, and warm water to the flour. Knead it until it turns into a smooth and elastic dough.
- 6
Brush some oil on a large bowl and transfer the dough for the proofing. Wait for 2-3 hours until the dough is doubled in size.
- 7
When the dough is doubled in size, transfer to a slightly floured board and pinch the air out. Please knead forcefully for a smooth surface. And then roll into a long log; cut the log into 12 equal portions. At the same time, divide the custard filling into 12 equal portions and shape each one to a ball (make the assembling process much easier)
- 8
Take one portion out, press down slightly and then roll to a around wrappers around 8 to 10 cm in diameter. Make the edges thinner than the center.
- 9
Place on portion of the filling on the round wrapper and then seal completely. Repeat the process to finish all the buns.
- 10
Set up the steamer and let the buns reset for around 10 to 15 minutes with lid covered.
- 11
Steam on high heat for around 15 minute to 20 minutes. Turn off the fire, wait for 5 minutes before uncovering and enjoying.