If you’ve been searching for the softest, fluffiest homemade buns, this recipe is your answer. These Fluffy Cream Buns are tender, rich, and delicately sweet — a bakery-style treat that stays soft for days.
What makes them special is the heavy cream added directly into the dough, replacing part of the milk. The result is an incredibly airy texture with a buttery flavor that simply melts in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, these buns taste amazing on their own or split open with jam, cream, or Nutella.
What Are Fluffy Cream Buns?
Fluffy Cream Buns are soft, enriched bread rolls made with a yeast dough that combines milk, butter, and heavy cream. Unlike regular milk buns, the addition of cream gives these rolls a tender crumb and a rich, milky flavor that makes them irresistible.
They’re lightly sweet, incredibly soft, and have a beautiful golden crust dusted with powdered sugar — the kind of comfort pastry you’d find in an Italian or Japanese bakery.
Why Everyone Will Love This Recipe
- Exceptionally Soft and Airy: The heavy cream in the dough gives the buns a pillow-like texture.
- Delicately Sweet: Perfect balance between rich and light, ideal for both sweet and savory fillings.
- Stay Fresh Longer: The cream keeps them soft for days.
- Versatile: Enjoy plain or with your favorite spread.
- Homemade Comfort: The smell alone will make your kitchen feel like a bakery.
Tips for Perfect Fluffy Cream Buns
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Cold butter or eggs can affect the dough’s rise.
- Knead Well: A properly kneaded dough will be smooth, stretchy, and slightly shiny.
- Low-Temperature Baking: Keeps the crumb moist and prevents over-browning.
- Proofing Is Key: The second rise is what makes them extra light and airy.
- Flavor Twist: Add a hint of vanilla or orange zest to the dough for a subtle aroma.
How to Store Fluffy Buns
Store in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days. To restore softness, warm them for a few seconds in the microwave or oven before serving.
How to Freeze Fluffy Buns
Once baked and cooled, these buns can be frozen for up to 1 month. Place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Thaw at room temperature or reheat briefly in a warm oven to bring back their softness.
How to Serve Fluffy Cream Buns
With a light dusting of powdered sugar for a simple breakfast treat.
Filled with jam, custard, or hazelnut spread for dessert.
Served alongside coffee or tea for an elegant afternoon snack.
Ingredients
How to Make Fluffy Cream Buns
In a large bowl, combine the flour with the yeast (dissolved in warm milk) and sugar. Start kneading gently until the mixture begins to come together.
In a large bowl, combine the flour with the yeast (dissolved in warm milk) and sugar. Start kneading gently until the mixture begins to come together.
Pour in the heavy cream and mix well, then add the egg and continue kneading until the dough becomes smooth and uniform.
Gradually incorporate the softened butter in small pieces, followed by a pinch of salt. Knead until the dough is elastic, glossy, and no longer sticky — this may take around 10 minutes of patient kneading.
Shape the dough into a smooth ball and place it in a greased bowl (butter or oil works fine). Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for about 40 minutes, or until slightly puffed.
Pour in the heavy cream and mix well, then add the egg and continue kneading until the dough becomes smooth and uniform.
Once risen, divide the dough into 9 equal pieces (about 70 g each). Shape each one into a smooth ball and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking tray, leaving space between them. Cover and let rise for another 3 hours, or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F). Dust the buns lightly with powdered sugar and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until they are puffed, pale-golden, and lightly set on top.
Let them cool slightly before serving. These buns are heavenly warm, but equally delicious at room temperature.
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