Oooh, that sounds dangerously good 🤍
Here’s a full, foolproof recipe for a Creamy Custard-Filled Bread Loaf—soft bread on the outside, rich vanilla custard inside.
Creamy Custard-Filled Bread Loaf
🥖 Ingredients
For the bread dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
For the custard filling
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional topping
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp milk)
🍮 Step 1: Make the Custard
- Heat milk and half the sugar over medium heat until warm (not boiling).
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, remaining sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Slowly pour warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking.
- Return everything to the pot and cook on low, stirring constantly until thick.
- Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla.
- Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface and chill completely.
🍞 Step 2: Make the Dough
- In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add warm milk, egg, and butter. Mix until dough forms.
- Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
🌀 Step 3: Assemble
- Roll dough into a rectangle.
- Spread chilled custard evenly, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Roll tightly into a log and seal edges.
- Place seam-side down in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes.
🔥 Step 4: Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brush with egg wash if desired.
- Bake 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before slicing (custard sets as it cools).
✨ Final Touch
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with vanilla glaze for bakery vibes.
Pro tips
- Want extra indulgence? Add chocolate chips or fresh berries to the custard.
- Best eaten the same day—but reheats beautifully.
If you want, I can turn this into:
- a viral recipe post
- a short-form video script
- or a no-oven version 😏
