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Strawberry Buns Recipe

Strawberry Bun Recipe

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These Strawberry Buns are made with soft yeast dough, a creamy cream cheese filling, and strawberry compote. Each bun is finished with a cinnamon streusel before baking, giving you a soft, fruit-filled center with a crumbly topping.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • ¾ cup 180 ml warm water
  • 2¼ tsp 7 g active dry yeast
  • 3 cups 375 g all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup 50 g granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for kneading
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 225 g cream cheese softened
  • 60 g granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp 30 ml whole milk
For the Strawberry Compote
  • 225 g Strawberry fresh or frozen
  • 40 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp 15 ml lemon juice
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 1 tsp grated orange zest
  • 1 –2 tbsp water if using fresh blueberries
For the Streusel Topping
  • 100 g all-purpose flour
  • 15 g granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 60 g unsalted butter melted

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer, optional
  • Work surface
  • Rolling pin, optional
  • Glass or round cutter
  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Combine the warm water and yeast in a bowl and let it sit for a few minutes until the yeast becomes active.
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  2. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, and salt.
  3. Add the dry ingredients to the yeast mixture and mix until a rough dough forms.
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  4. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 1–1½ hours, or until doubled in size and add sugar.
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  5. Add the remaining flour and mix until incorporated.
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  6. Continue mixing until the dough is well combined.
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  7. Lightly flour a work surface and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  8. For the cream cheese filling: Combine the cream cheese and sugar in a bowl.
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  9. Add the whole milk and mix until smooth and creamy.
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  10. For the Strawberry compote: Combine the Strawberries and sugar in a saucepan. If using fresh blueberries, add 1–2 tablespoons of water. Simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the cornstarch dissolved in lemon juice, along with the lemon and orange zest, and cook until thickened. Allow the compote to cool.
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  11. For the streusel: Combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Mix with a spoon until coarse crumbs form.
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  12. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions, about 76 g each, and shape them into buns.
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  13. Place the buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press a hole into the center of each bun using the bottom of a glass, then let them rest for another 15–20 minutes.
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  14. Fill the center of each bun with the cream cheese mixture.
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  15. Spoon the cooled Strawberry compote over the cream cheese filling.
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  16. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over each bun.
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  17. Bake at 390°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown.
  18. Allow the buns to cool slightly, then serve and enjoy.
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Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSodium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19g

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