Description
Papparoti Coffee Buns are soft, fluffy buns with a sweet, crispy coffee topping. The buns are slightly sweet, rich, and buttery, and the coffee topping adds a crunchy texture and bold flavor. Perfect with a hot drink, these buns are a favorite at cafes around the world.
Ingredients
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- For the Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Coffee Topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee (dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix to form a dough.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour as needed.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the coffee topping: Beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, dissolved coffee, flour, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Let the dough balls rise for 20-30 minutes, or until puffed up.
- Once the buns have risen, brush them with the egg wash (egg mixed with milk) to give them a golden color when baked.
- Spoon or pipe the coffee topping on top of each bun, forming a swirl pattern over the top of each dough ball.
- Bake the buns for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown on top and fully cooked through. The coffee topping should form a crisp, crunchy layer on top of the soft buns.
- Let the buns cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, with a cup of coffee or tea!
Notes
- For a richer coffee flavor, you can add more coffee to the topping, but be careful not to overpower the dough.
- If you prefer a softer topping, you can reduce the amount of flour in the topping mixture.
- These buns are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for a few minutes before serving to restore their crispiness.
- If you want to make the dough ahead of time, you can refrigerate it after the first rise. Let it come to room temperature and rise a second time before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Malaysian, Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg