Description
Papparoti Coffee Buns are soft, fluffy buns topped with a deliciously crisp and crunchy coffee-flavored topping. This popular Malaysian bakery treat combines a tender, buttery dough with a rich coffee-infused crust, perfect for enjoying warm alongside your favorite hot beverage.
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
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together warm milk, a large egg, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Add flour as needed if the dough is sticky.
- First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours or until it has doubled in size.
- Make the Coffee Topping: While the dough rises, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, dissolved instant coffee, flour, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Shape the Buns: After the dough has risen, punch it down to release air. Divide into 8 equal pieces, roll each into a smooth ball, and place on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Second Rise: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Let the shaped dough balls rise again for 20-30 minutes until they puff up.
- Apply Egg Wash: Mix beaten egg with 1 tablespoon milk to create the egg wash. Brush this gently over each risen dough ball to achieve a golden finish when baked.
- Add Coffee Topping: Spoon or pipe the prepared coffee topping over each bun, creating a swirl pattern to cover the tops evenly.
- Bake the Buns: Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes until the buns are golden brown and the coffee topping is crisp and crunchy.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the buns to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, ideally paired with a cup of coffee or tea.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, when mixing with yeast to activate it properly without killing the yeast.
- Kneading the dough well is key for soft and chewy buns.
- The coffee topping can be piped with a piping bag or spread with a spoon, depending on your preference.
- Store leftover buns in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the instant coffee slightly in the topping mixture.
