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Method
Make it happen
- 01
Make custard: heat extra milk until steaming; whisk yolks, extra sugar and cornflour, gradually whisk in milk then cook gently until thick. Stir in vanilla, cover surface and chill.
- 02
Knead flour, yeast, salt, first sugar, warm milk, butter and egg for 10 minutes. Cover and rise 60–90 minutes.
- 03
Divide dough into 12 balls, flatten slightly, prove 35–45 minutes, then bake at 180°C fan for 14–18 minutes until golden.
- 04
Cool buns, split partly open and pipe in chilled thick custard. Dust with icing sugar and keep refrigerated; eat the same day.