Cream Pan (Custard Buns)

Make Custard: Place Egg Yolks and Sugar in a saucepan and combine well. Add Flour and mix well. Add warmed Milk and mix well. Cook over a medium to low heat, stirring constantly until custard comes to the boil and thickens.

Alternative Microwave Method: Place all ingredients in a heat-proof bowl and whisk well to combine well. Cook in the microwave in medium power about 500W for 2 minutes. Mix well, then cook again in medium power for 2 minutes and mix well, and cook again for 1 minute and mix well.

Make Bread Dough: Heat Milk and Sugar in microwave for 30 seconds. When it is warm, add Yeast and mix well.

Combine Bread Flour, Caster Sugar and Salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and pour the yeast mixture, half of the lightly whisked Egg and softened Butter. Mix well to form a soft dough. Knead for 2 to 3 minutes, adding extra flour if required, until smooth and elastic.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Make Buns: Turn the dough onto lightly floured surface and divide into 8 even portions. Flatten each portion to about 10cm x 18cm oval. Place 1 heaped tablespoon of custard, fold in half to enclose pinching the edges.

Place the bun on baking paper on a baking tray. Repeat with the remaining dough and custard, then set aside for about 1 hour to rise.

Preheat oven to 180°C. Add small amount of water to the remaining egg, brush the top of the buns with the egg mixture, and bake for 15 minutes or until nicely brown.