Pain au Lait

Sweet, buttery French milk buns prepared by kneading a yeast-enriched dough, shaping into cylinders, and baking until golden and gorgeous.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 198.5 kcals 2382.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 29.5 grams 353.6 grams
Fat 7 grams 84.1 grams
Protein 4.4 grams 52.8 grams
Cook Time
12 mins
Produces
12 buns
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
45
g
20
g
Nibbed Sugar
for sprinkling
Dairy
150
ml
Milk
lukewarm full-fat
75
g
1
piece
Egg
large free-range, beaten
1
piece
Egg
extra for glazing
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
5
ml
Salt
approx 1 tsp

Steps

  • Mix the milk and yeast together in a small bowl and rest for five minutes.
  • Combine the flours, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Stir in the yeast mixture, softened butter, and beaten egg.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth.
  • Place dough in a clean bowl, cover, and prove for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 210°C.
  • Divide the dough into 12 equal balls and rest for 10 minutes.
  • Roll each ball into an 8cm circle, fold into a cylinder, and place on trays.
  • Cover the buns and allow them to rise for 30 minutes.
  • Glaze with egg, snip the tops, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 10-12 minutes.