Soft vegan custard buns filled with creamy vanilla custard. Moreover, they’re dairy-free, fluffy, and perfect for tea time treats.
Vegan custard buns are soft, fluffy, and filled with smooth vanilla custard. Moreover, they offer bakery-style indulgence without eggs or dairy. Because the dough is enriched with plant-based milk, the buns stay tender for longer. Additionally, these buns are ideal for breakfast, tea time, or special occasions. As a result, you can enjoy a classic sweet bun in a completely vegan way.
🥣 Ingredients (Makes 8–10 buns)
For the Dough
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm plant-based milk
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Vegan Custard
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of turmeric (optional, for color)
👩🍳 Instructions
- First, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a bowl.
- Next, add warm plant milk, oil, and vanilla, then knead into a soft dough.
- After that, cover and let the dough rise until doubled in size.
- Meanwhile, prepare the custard by heating plant milk, sugar, and cornflour while stirring constantly.
- Then, cook until thick, add vanilla, and allow it to cool completely.
- Once risen, divide dough into portions, flatten each, and add custard in the center.
- Finally, seal, place on a tray, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–20 minutes until golden.
💡 Tips for Best Results
- To begin with, ensure milk is warm, not hot, for yeast activation
- Additionally, cool custard fully before filling the buns
- However, avoid overfilling to prevent leaks
- For a shiny finish, brush buns with plant milk after baking
🔄 Variations
- For chocolate lovers, add cocoa powder to the custard
- If you like fruity flavors, swirl in mango or strawberry purée
- Alternatively, fill with coconut custard
- Similarly, dust with powdered sugar after baking
🌱 Health Benefits
- Firstly, these buns are completely egg-free and dairy-free
- Secondly, homemade custard avoids artificial additives
- Moreover, plant-based milk provides calcium and vitamins
- Therefore, these buns are gentler on digestion
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
- To make them softer, bake slightly less
- Instead of plain custard, use vanilla-banana custard
- Additionally, make mini buns for small hands
- Finally, serve with warm plant-based milk
🧮 Nutrition Facts (Per Bun – Approx.)
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Sugar: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
