Custard Bread

[Ingredients]

• 200g bread flour

• 2g salt

• 20g sugar

• 4g instant yeast

• 30g egg + extra for glazing

• 100-105ml water

• 30g butter

• Almond flakes

[Custard Cream]

• 2 egg yolk

• 200ml milk

• 45g sugar

• 9g cake flour

• 9g cornstarch

• Quarter vanilla essence

[Steps]

1. Custard: Boil milk and vanilla pod together in a saucepan.

2. Place egg yolk, sugar, flour and starch in a large mixing bowl. Stir in vanilla-infused milk and mix well.

3. Pour mixture thru a sieve back into the saucepan. Place pan over medium heat and hand-whisk mixture until it starts to boil.

4. Pour custard into a rectangular tray, cling film and let chill in fridge.

5. Bread: Place bread flour, salt, sugar and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Add in water and egg and mix until a dough is form.

6. Place dough on worktop and knead in butter until a smooth dough is form. Shape dough into a ball and place it in a bowl to let proof 40mins.

7. Divide dough into 8 portions and shape each portion into a ball. Let proof 10mins.

8. Cut custard into 8 portions. Using a wooden rod, roll each dough out into an oval shape, place a piece of custard on dough and fold half, forming a semi-circle.

9. Gently press the edges together so they stick well. Cut 4 slits using a scraper.

10. Place dough onto baking tray and let proof 40mins.

11. Glaze dough with egg wash and sprinkle almond over. Bake in preheated oven of 200degC for 15-19mins or until golden brown.

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