Shu Cream Ppang (Korean Custard Cream Bun)
Quick answer
- Total time
- 105 min
- Level
- Hard
- Servings
- 6 servings
- Ingredients
- 8
About this dish
A soft, baked yeast bread filled with sweet and creamy vanilla custard cream.
Instructions
Read the steps as a cooking flow: prep, heat, seasoning, doneness control, and finish.
- 1Season
In a large bowl, mix bread flour, sugar, salt, yeast, warm milk, and half of the beaten egg to form a dough.
- 2Season
Add unsalted butter to the dough and knead for 15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 3Control
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- 4Step
Divide the dough into 6 equal portions, shape them into round balls, and let them rest for 15 minutes.
- 5Step
Flatten each portion, place a spoonful of custard cream in the center, seal the edges tightly, and place on a baking sheet.
- 6Heat
Let rise for 40 minutes, brush the tops with the remaining egg wash, and bake at 180C for 12 to 15 minutes until golden.
Practical Cooking Checks
The cues that matter most while cooking.
- Key technique
- Sweet and creamy vanilla custard cream filling
- Finish cue
- Let rise for 40 minutes, brush the tops with the remaining egg wash, and bake at 180C for 12 to 15 minutes until golden.
- Storage and reheating
- Ensure the custard cream is chilled in the refrigerator before filling, making it much easier to shape the buns.
Cooking decision evidence
Calculated Charim data and applicable official food safety guidance.
This recipe
105min, 8 ingredients
Category median
55min, 8 ingredients
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