Soft Caramel-Filled Pastry
Hello dear friends! Welcome to my channel! Today, we’re making a delicious and soft pastry with a rich caramel filling. Let’s get started.
Ingredients
- 250 ml lukewarm milk
- 4 tbsp (50 g) sugar
- 2 tsp (6 g) instant dry yeast
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp (4 g) salt
- 500 g flour
- 60 g butter
- 150 g butter, for spreading
- 200 g granulated sugar, for the caramel
- 50 g butter, for the caramel
- 100 ml hot milk
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk, for brushing
Preparation
Add the lukewarm milk, sugar, and instant dry yeast to a bowl. Mix well and let the yeast activate.
Add the egg, salt, and flour. Mix everything together, then add 60 g of butter and knead until you get a soft, smooth dough.
Grease the bowl with a little oil or butter. Place the dough inside, cover it, and leave it in a warm place until it doubles in size.
Once the dough has risen, transfer it to your work surface. Spread 150 g of butter over the dough, then cover and let it rest for about 15 minutes.
Divide the dough into 12 equal parts and shape each piece as desired.
Caramel Filling
Place 200 g of granulated sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Let the sugar melt on its own without stirring.
Continue cooking until all the sugar has melted and turns a deep amber color. Use a heatproof or wooden spatula if needed.
Add 50 g of butter and mix well.
Slowly pour in 100 ml of hot milk while stirring constantly. Be careful, as the caramel will bubble up vigorously.
Add ½ tsp of salt and mix well. Allow the caramel to cool to room temperature.
Fill the prepared dough pieces with the cooled caramel and shape them.
Brush the pastries with a mixture of 1 egg yolk and 1 tbsp of milk.
Bake in a preheated oven at 340°F (170°C) for about 25 minutes, or until beautifully golden.
Enjoy these soft, buttery pastries with their delicious homemade caramel filling!
Bon appétit! ❤️