Bakers Delight–Inspired Finger Buns with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Makes: 12 Buns • Prep Time: 25 Mins (+ 1.5 hours rising time) • Cook Time: 12-15 Minutes

I N G R E D I E N T S

For the dough

For the dough:

• 4 cups (600 g) bread or plain flour

• 2 tsp instant yeast

• ¼ cup (55 g) caster sugar (or ⅓ cup monkfruit/erythritol blend)

• 1 cup (250 mL) warm full-cream milk

• ⅓ cup (80 mL) warm water

• 60 g unsalted butter, softened

• 1 egg, lightly beaten

• ½ tsp salt

• Optional: ½ cup sultanas

For the icing:

• 125 g cream cheese, softened

• 25 g unsalted butter, softened

• 2–3 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla essence

• Desiccated coconut or sprinkles, to finish

D I R E C T I O N S

1. Combine warm milk, warm water, yeast, and 1 tsp of the sugar in a jug. Stir and let sit for 10 minutes, or until frothy.

2. In a large bowl, mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Rub in butter until the mixture is crumbly, then add the egg and yeast mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms.

3. Knead for 10 minutes by hand (or 5–7 minutes in a mixer) until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

4. Punch down dough, divide into 12 even pieces, and roll each into a smooth log about 10–12 cm long. Arrange on a lined tray, cover, and let rise again for 30 minutes.

5. Preheat oven to 200 °C (fan 180 °C). Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until light golden. Cool completely before icing.

6. To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sweetener and vanilla; beat again until fluffy. Gradually mix in milk until spreadable. Tint pink if desired.

7. Spread frosting thickly over cooled buns and finish with coconut or sprinkles.

   
   

N o t e :

Soft, fluffy, and perfectly sweet. A nostalgic bakery-style treat made with love.