Easy Custard-Filled Sweet Bread Recipe

Easy Custard-Filled Sweet Bread Recipe

Here’s a simple and delicious Easy Custard-Filled Sweet Bread recipe — soft, fluffy bread with a creamy custard center. Perfect for breakfast or dessert! 🍞✨

🧁 Ingredients

For the Bread Dough:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast

¼ cup sugar

½ tsp salt

½ cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)

¼ cup warm water

1 large egg

¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

For the Custard Filling:

1 cup milk

2 egg yolks

¼ cup sugar

2 tbsp cornstarch

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp butter

For Brushing:

1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)

Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Custard:

In a small saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch.

Slowly add milk while whisking to avoid lumps.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5 minutes).

Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla.

Let cool completely before using.

2. Make the Dough:

In a large bowl, combine warm milk, water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

Add egg, butter, and salt. Mix well.

Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

3. Assemble the Bread:

Punch down the dough and divide into 8–10 equal pieces.

Flatten each piece into a small circle.

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of custard into the center.

Pinch the edges to seal and shape into a ball (seam side down).

Place on a parchment-lined baking tray.

Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.

4. Bake:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Brush the tops with beaten egg.

Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool slightly before serving.

🍯 Optional Toppings

Dust with powdered sugar

Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar

Drizzle with vanilla glaze