Description
Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of Papparoti Coffee Buns, a delightful Malaysian treat that combines soft, buttery buns with a decadent coffee topping. These buns are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack with your favorite hot beverage.
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 10 cubes
For the coffee topping:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add warm milk, egg, and softened butter. Knead until smooth, then let rise.
- Shape the buns: Divide the dough, encase chilled butter cubes, and form into balls. Allow to rise again.
- Make the coffee topping: Beat butter and sugar, add egg, then mix in flour, coffee, and vanilla. Pipe onto buns.
- Bake: Preheat oven, pipe the topping onto buns, and bake until golden brown and aromatic.
- Serve: Enjoy warm for the best experience.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh while topping is crisp.
- Experiment with different fillings like cream cheese or chocolate.
