Country: Australia Servings: Serves 8

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour – 3 cups / 360 g
• unsalted butter – 1 cup / 227 g, softened
• granulated sugar – 1/4 cup / 50 g
• instant yeast – 2 tsp / 7 g
• milk – 3/4 cup / 180 ml, warm
• salt – 1 tsp / 5 g
• vanilla extract – 1 tsp / 5 ml
• egg – 1, large

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In another bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and vanilla extract. Stir to form a dough.
3. Knead dough for 10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4. Punch down the dough and roll it into a large rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over the surface.
5. Roll up the dough tightly into a log. Slice into 8 equal pieces and place each piece, cut side up, into greased muffin tins.
6. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.

Substitutions

• unsalted butter -> coconut oil
• granulated sugar -> honey
• milk -> almond milk

Enhancements in the Next Evolution

• Incorporate a filling such as fruit jam, chocolate, or custard for additional flavor.
• Experiment with flavored butter, such as cinnamon or herbs, to enhance the taste.
• Use a laminated dough technique for more flakiness.