Blueberry Cheese Buns

📝 Ingredients

Dough:

• 200g bread flour (high-gluten flour)

• 20g sugar

• 3g salt

• 2g yeast powder

• 1 egg

• 75g water

• 15g butter

Cheese Filling:

• 250g cream cheese

• 20g sugar

• 20g milk powder

• Blueberries (for topping)

For Brushing:

• 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)

👩🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Dough Base
   In a mixing bowl, combine 200g bread flour, 20g sugar, 3g salt, and 2g yeast powder. Add one egg and 75g water. Mix until fully combined and no dry flour remains. Knead into a rough dough.

2. Refrigerate & Add Butter
   Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Once chilled, knead it briefly, then incorporate 15g butter. Continue kneading until the dough becomes smooth and elastic—about 6–7 minutes.

3. First Proofing & Shaping
   Cover the dough and let it rise until it doubles in size. Divide it into 6 equal portions. Shape each into a round ball. Cover and let them rest for another 10 minutes.

4. Roll and Final Proofing
   Slightly flatten each dough ball with your hand and rolling pin. Do not roll too thin. Transfer them to a lined baking tray. Cover again and allow to rise until the dough becomes 1.5x larger.

5. Prepare the Filling
   While the dough is proofing, mix 250g cream cheese, 20g sugar, and 20g milk powder in a bowl until smooth. Transfer the cheese mixture into a piping bag.

6. Assemble the Buns
   Use the base of a small cup to gently press a well into the center of each dough round. Brush the outer ring with egg yolk. Pipe the cheese filling into the center well and top with 3–4 fresh blueberries.

7. Bake
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Bake the buns for 15–17 minutes until golden brown.

8. Cool & Serve
   Let the buns cool slightly before enjoying. Best served warm for maximum fluffiness and flavor.