MILK COFFEE BUNS

This homemade milk coffee bun is a wonderful addition to any meal,  they are simply awesome with a cup of coffee or tea.  These buns  are topped  with evaporated milk and granulated sugar for the perfect crust. The instant coffee adds in some wonderful flavor and the smell is pretty enticing while baking.

Eaten warm from the oven, the inside is perfectly soft with its sugary crunch.  This recipe was incredibly easy, packs quite a big taste and leaves you feeling satisfied. Serve these buns as an extra special  breakfast or scrumptious afternoon snack.



MILK COFFEE BUNS
Yield   :     10 buns

2  cup all purpose flour
2  tsp instant yeast
3  tablespoon  butter
2  tablespoon  sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3/4  cup  milk
2 tsp instant coffee
2  tablespoon  milk and sugar for topping

METHOD

In a saucepan, scald the milk. Add in  instant coffee, butter and sugar. Cool  until lukewarm.

Place the flour and instant yeast in a mixing bowl.

Gradually add the milk mixture and salt, forms into soft  pliable dough.

Knead by hand for 10 minutes until smooth.

Transfer into greased and covered bowl. Let rise until double for 1-1.5 hours.

Punch dough down, divide into 10 balls. Shape into smooth ball and place onto baking sheet.

Brush tops  with milk, sprinkle the sugar. Let sit for 45 minutes. Towards the end of raising time, preheat oven @ 180 C.

Bake  for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Transfer onto rack to cool.

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