School Buns

School buns are a true Norwegian classic that evoke fond memories for many. The soft and fluffy wheat buns filled with silky vanilla cream are perfect for coffee breaks, birthday celebrations, or as a special weekend treat. With this recipe, you'll get juicy and flavorful school buns that are easy to succeed with at home.

• 470 g all-purpose flour
• 50 g sugar
• 1 tsp cardamom
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 packet dry yeast
• 1 egg
• 3 dl milk
• 50 g room temperature butter
  
  Vanilla Cream
• 2 dl milk, preferably H-milk
• 2 tsp vanilla sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 50 g sugar
• 15 g cornstarch

1. Place all the dry ingredients in a stand mixer. Add lukewarm milk and egg. Knead for 10 minutes.
2. Add room temperature butter and knead for another 5 minutes.
3. Cover and let the dough rise for one hour.
4. Transfer the dough to a floured countertop and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape them into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten them slightly.
5. Cover and let them proof for 30 minutes.
6. Create a small indentation and fill them with vanilla cream.
7. Bake in the middle of the oven at 200℃ for about 14-15 minutes.
   
   
   Vanilla Cream
   
   Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring constantly. Stir well at the bottom to prevent burning. Once the cream comes to a boil, let it cook for 30-40 seconds, still stirring constantly. Pour it into a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap directly on the vanilla cream and refrigerate to cool.
   Make a thick icing and spread it around the filling on the buns. Place coconut on a plate or similar and press the buns into the coconut so that it sticks to the icing.

Allow the school buns to cool before decorating them further with icing and coconut, if desired. The result will be soft, fluffy buns with a delicious vanilla filling that is sure to please both young and old. Enjoy them fresh, or freeze them and take them out when the sweet cravings hit. Happy baking!