Description
Experience a delightful treat with this Golden Coconut Crusted Condensed Milk Bread, featuring a soft dough, luscious vanilla custard, and a toasted coconut crust. It’s a perfect indulgence for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 250 g (2 cups) Bread Flour: Provides structure and chewiness.
- 30 g (2 tbsp) Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and activates yeast.
- 5 g (1 tsp) Instant Dry Yeast: Leavens the bread.
- 5 g (1 tsp) Fine Sea Salt: Enhances flavor.
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) Warm Water (110 °F / 43 °C): Activates yeast.
- 80 ml (â…“ cup) Sweetened Condensed Milk: Adds softness and sweetness.
- 30 g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter, Softened: Adds flavor and tenderness.
- 1 Large Egg, Room Temperature: Binds ingredients and adds richness.
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (for dough): Enhances flavor.
- 200 ml (¾ cup) Whole Milk: Forms the custard base.
- 100 ml (â…“ cup) Sweetened Condensed Milk (for custard): Adds sweetness and thickness.
- 2 Large Egg Yolks: Enrich the custard.
- 30 g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter (for custard): Adds richness.
- 1 tsp Vanilla Bean Seeds or Extract (for custard): Infuses vanilla flavor.
- Pinch of Salt (for custard): Balances sweetness.
- 30 g (¼ cup) Sweetened Shredded Coconut: Creates the crust.
- 15 g (1 tbsp) Brown Sugar: Adds caramel sweetness.
- 10 g (1 tsp) Melted Butter (for topping): Helps coconut adhere.
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) Sweetened Condensed Milk (for glaze): Creates a shiny glaze.
- 1 tsp Unsalted Butter (for glaze): Adds richness to glaze.
- Extra Toasted Coconut Flakes: For garnish.
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: Combine water, condensed milk, butter, egg, and vanilla.
- Form Shaggy Dough: Mix wet and dry ingredients until combined.
- Knead to Perfection: Knead dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- First Rise: Let dough rise for 60 minutes.
- Prepare Vanilla Custard: Heat milk, condensed milk, and butter until simmering.
- Temper Egg Yolks: Whisk yolks and slowly add hot milk mixture.
- Cook Custard: Cook custard until it coats a spoon.
- Chill Custard: Chill custard for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape the Buns: Divide dough, roll into circles, and fill with custard.
- Seal and Roll: Fold and seal dough around custard.
- Prepare Coconut Topping: Combine coconut, brown sugar, and melted butter.
- Second Rise: Let buns proof for 30-35 minutes.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes.
- Glaze and Garnish: Brush with glaze and sprinkle with coconut flakes.
Notes
Chilling the custard thoroughly is essential for maintaining its gooey consistency. Ensure a tight seal when forming the buns to prevent leakage during baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg