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Small-Batch Jam Buns

Makes 8 Buns
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FOR THE DOUGH:

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed to 115F
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, divided
  • 1 packet (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, plus more for the pan and bowl, room temperature
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 21/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cinnamon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

FOR THE FILLING:

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup jam, flavor of choice

FOR THE FROSTING:

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 tablespoon whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

METHOD

  • STEP 1

    To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a hook attachment, combine warm milk, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and yeast. Whisk until well combined, then let sit for 5-10 minutes to activate.

  • STEP 2

    Once yeast has activated, add remaining brown sugar and butter and set mixer speed to low. Mix until butter begins to break up into small chunks, then stop mixer and add egg. Turn mixer back on to low speed and mix until well combined.

  • STEP 3

    In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Add the flour mixture ½ cup at a time. Once all flour has been added, turn mixer speed to medium and let knead for 5 minutes or until a smooth dough forms.

  • STEP 4

    Lightly flour a surface and remove dough from stand mixer. Knead the dough by hand for about 2 minutes, then place in a large buttered bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a tea towel and place in a warm spot to rise for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.

  • STEP 5

    When dough has risen, preheat oven to 350˚F and butter your Pillivuyt Toulouse Square Baker.

  • STEP 6

    Lightly flour a surface and rolling pin and roll the dough out into a 12 by 16 inch rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Spread the jam all over the surface, leaving a ¼ inch border on the top of the rectangle. Roll the dough up into a tight spiral and seal the edge by pinching the seam together. Place the roll seam side down and using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 8 equal pieces.

  • STEP 7

    Place the buns in the prepared baking dish, and cover with a damp tea towel or plastic wrap and let rise again for about 30 minutes.

  • STEP 8

    Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Let cool while you prepare the frosting.

  • STEP 9

    To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add cream cheese and process for about 3 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Add confectioner’s sugar, milk and vanilla and beat until smooth. Add frosting to jam buns and serve at once.

  • STEP 10

    Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days. Reheat before serving leftovers.

Recipe and photo provided by thefeedfeed.com


Small-Batch Jam Buns with Cream Cheese Frosting