Cream Bun – Recipe

Here’s a classic Cream Bun recipe — the kind that’s soft, fluffy, slightly sweet, and filled with lightly sweetened whipped cream. These are a nostalgic bakery treat, often dusted with powdered sugar and sometimes filled with jam too.

🥯 Classic Cream Bun Recipe

📏 Yield: 8–10 buns

⏲ Total Time: ~2.5 hours (including proofing and baking)

⭐ Ingredients

For the Buns:

3 ½ cups (450g) all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
1 tsp salt
¾ cup (180ml) warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
¼ cup (60ml) warm water
1 large egg
¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Filling:

1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar (or more, to taste)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: strawberry or raspberry jam

For Finishing:

Powdered sugar, for dusting
Optional: extra whipped cream for piping

🔪 Instructions

1. Make the Dough:

In a small bowl, mix warm milk, warm water, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl (or stand mixer), combine flour, sugar, and salt.
Add yeast mixture, egg, vanilla, and butter. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
Knead for 8–10 minutes (by hand or mixer with dough hook) until smooth and elastic. Add a little flour if too sticky.
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled.

2. Shape the Buns:

Punch down the dough. Divide into 8–10 equal pieces.
Roll each into a smooth ball or oblong shape (like a hot dog bun).
Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced apart.
Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.

3. Bake:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake buns for 15–18 minutes, until golden brown on top.
Let cool completely on a wire rack.

4. Fill:

Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Slice each bun lengthwise down the middle (not all the way through).
Optionally, spread a little jam inside the bun.
Fill generously with whipped cream using a spoon or piping bag.

5. Serve:

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Best enjoyed fresh, slightly chilled or at room temperature.

💡 Tips & Variations

Custard Cream: Use pastry cream instead of whipped cream for a richer filling.
Rose or Orange Water: Add a few drops to the cream for a unique twist.
Make Ahead: Buns can be made the day before and filled just before serving.