Lemon Pudding Filled Breakfast Buns – Delicious & Fresh!
These fluffy breakfast buns filled with creamy lemon pudding are a delightful treat that will brighten your morning. Experience the perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors in every bite.
- Author: Clara
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
- Optional: Lemon zest for garnish
- Begin with preparing the lemon pudding. In a pot, heat the milk, sugar, and salt over medium heat until almost boiling, stirring constantly (about 5 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, mix the egg yolks and cornstarch well. When the milk is hot, slowly add a splash of the hot mixture to the egg yolks to temper them, then return everything to the pot.
- Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and butter. Let the mixture continue to cook until it thickens (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
- For the dough, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add the warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. The dough should no longer stick.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down and divide it into about 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a small ball.
- Fill the center of each ball with a tablespoon of lemon pudding and seal the buns well to prevent the filling from leaking.
- Place the filled buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rise again for 30 minutes until puffed.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the buns for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Be careful not to overbake them to avoid dryness.
- After baking, remove the buns from the oven and let them cool. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Ensure the yeast is fresh; expired yeast can prevent the dough from rising. A stand mixer can make kneading easier. If the lemon pudding becomes too thick, you can thin it with a splash of milk.