Soft Fried Buns
Soft Fried Buns are golden, buttery treats that bring warmth and joy to any occasion. Perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 150 ml milk (lukewarm) Real milk for best flavor.
- 70 ml water (lukewarm) Helps activate the yeast.
- 7 g instant yeast Make sure it's fresh for proper rising.
- 12 g honey Use mild honey to complement fillings.
- 400 g all-purpose flour Sifted for a lighter dough.
- 7 g salt Enhances flavor.
- 30 g unsalted butter (room temperature) Keeps the buns tender.
Frying Ingredients
- enough for frying neutral oil Such as vegetable, canola, or sunflower oil.
Instructions
Preparation
- Stir yeast into milk, water, and honey. Rest until foamy for about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add flour, salt, and butter to the yeast mixture. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, for about 8 to 12 minutes.
- Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Shaping
- Divide the risen dough into 10 pieces and shape each into a ball. If desired, fill with jam, custard, or sweetened red bean.
- Let the shaped buns rest for 30 to 40 minutes until puffy.
Frying
- Heat oil to 175°C (350°F) and fry the buns in small batches until golden brown.
- Drain the buns on paper towels and serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
Keep the buns in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. Freezing is possible, reheat from frozen in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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