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Lemon cream brioche buns that delight your taste buds!

lemon cream brioche buns
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Soft, pillowy brioche filled with clouds of cream and silky lemon curd — delicate, bright, and irresistibly elegant.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs (room temp)
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, soft
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Edible flowers (optional)
  • Lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add eggs and warm milk. Knead until combined.
  2. Gradually add butter and knead 8–10 minutes until soft and elastic.
  3. Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
  4. Divide dough into equal balls, place on tray, and rise again 30 minutes.
  5. Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 18–20 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
  6. Whisk lemon juice, sugar, yolks, and zest over low heat until thick.
  7. Remove from heat, stir in butter, cool completely.
  8. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to stiff peaks.
  9. Hollow the center of each bun slightly.
  10. Pipe whipped cream around the top and spoon lemon curd in the center.
  11. Garnish with flowers or zest.

Notes

  • Make lemon curd a day ahead for deeper flavor.
  • Don’t overfill — keep it light and elegant.
  • Swap lemon curd for passion fruit or mango for a twist.

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Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/lemon-cream-brioche-buns-recipe/