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Custard-Filled Sweet Bread

Custard-Filled Sweet Bread: A Hug in Every Bite

This Custard-Filled Sweet Bread is a delightful blend of soft dough and rich custard, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour for chewier texture
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar can substitute brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 packet active dry yeast freshness is key
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup milk almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs or flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract for a twist
For the Custard Filling
  • 1 cup custard filling flavored options like chocolate or vanilla can be used
Optional Topping
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Loaf Pan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
  2. In a saucepan, warm milk and butter until the butter melts, then cool slightly. Whisk in eggs and vanilla.
  3. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
  6. Prepare the custard filling while the dough rises.
  7. After rising, roll out the dough into a rectangle, spoon custard filling on top, and roll tightly.
  8. Place in a greased loaf pan, cover, and let rise for about 30 minutes until puffy.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure yeast is fresh for best results. Experiment with flavors in the custard filling for a unique twist.

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