Fluffy Blueberry Cream Cheese Buns (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Making the Dough
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3 ¼ cups (400g) plain flour
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1/4 cup (50g) white sugar
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1/2 tsp (3g) table salt
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2 ¼ tsp (7g) dry active yeast, or 25g fresh yeast
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1 cup (240ml) warm milk, set aside a bit for mixing
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1 large egg
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1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
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1/4 cup (56g) softened butter
→ Cream Cheese Mixture
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10 oz (300g) cream cheese
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1 egg
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3 tbsp (24g) icing sugar
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1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
→ To Finish It Off
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Fresh blueberries
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1 egg, for brushing the edges
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Powdered sugar for dusting, optional
# Instructions:
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In a big bowl, stir the yeast with a teaspoon of sugar and about a quarter cup of warm milk. Leave it for 5 minutes to foam up and activate.
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Toss in the rest of the ingredients—flour, the remaining sugar, salt, the rest of the milk, an egg, vanilla, and softened butter. Give everything a good knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough feels silky and doesn’t stick to the bowl.
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Place the dough in a greased bowl. Cover it with some plastic wrap and leave it in a cozy spot for an hour or so, until it doubles.
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Divide the dough into 12 even pieces and roll each piece into a neat ball. Arrange on a tray lined with parchment paper, cover with a kitchen towel, and let them rest for another 15-20 minutes.
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Start preheating your oven to 350°F (180°C) while the buns rest.
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Using a medium-sized bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until it’s smooth and creamy. Scoop the mixture into a piping bag with a plain nozzle.
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Push a small well into each bun using the bottom of a flour-dusted glass. Pipe the cream cheese filling into the wells and pop a few blueberries on top. Brush the edges of the buns with the beaten egg.
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Bake for about 20 minutes or until their tops look nice and golden. Cool them off on a rack once they come out!
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Give the buns a light dusting of powdered sugar before serving, if you'd like.
# Notes:
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These tasty Blueberry Cheese Buns are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or even an afternoon snack.
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Pair them with coffee or tea to kick off the morning or brighten up your day.
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The fluffy dough, sweet berries, and creamy filling make for an amazing texture combo.