Buttery-rich brioche bread meets pillowy doughnuts and cracked-top crème brûlée in this one decadent treat.Golden-hued pure maple syrup adds caramel sweetness to the slightly tangy cream filling that is revealed after biting into the satisfyingly crunchy candied sugar glaze.Find more cozy fall bakes in our September/October 2024 issue.  Maple Cream-Filled Crème Brûlée Buns Print Recipe Pin Recipe Makes 12 buns Ingredients  1 cup (240 grams) warm whole milk (105°F/40°C to 110°F/43°C)2¼ teaspoons (7 grams) active dry yeast*½ cup (100 grams) plus 1 teaspoon (4 grams) granulated sugar, divided3⅔ cups (458 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting1 teaspoon (3 grams) kosher salt2 large eggs (100 grams), room temperature and divided1 tablespoon (13 grams) vanilla extract⅓ cup (76 grams) unsalted butter, cubed and softened1 tablespoon (15 grams) water, room temperatureCrème Brûlée Glaze (recipe follows)Maple Cream Filling (recipe follows) InstructionsIn a small bowl, stir together warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon (4 grams) sugar until well combined.

Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whisk together 2 cups (250 grams) flour, salt, and remaining ½ cup (100 grams) sugar.Add yeast mixture, and bea

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