If there’s a recipe that wins everyone’s heart, it’s the beloved bakery dream pastry. Imagine a sweet, fried doughnut filled with irresistible cream. That’s the promise of the Bakery Dream, a delight that becomes even more special when made at home. Here, I’ll share the step‑by‑step to prepare this marvel and surprise your palate.
Ingredients for the Bakery Dream:
- 1/2 cup all‑purpose flour
- 1/3 cup hot water
- 1 2/3 cups all‑purpose flour
- 1 tsp instant dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp powdered whole milk
- 1 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil (preferably sunflower)
- 2 tbsp whole milk
How to Prepare the Bakery Dream:
- Start by making a yudane: mix 1/2 cup flour with 1/3 cup hot water and let rest for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine 1 2/3 cups flour, yeast, salt, powdered milk, and sugar. Add the yudane, egg, oil, and milk. Knead until the dough is smooth and homogeneous.
- Let the dough rise for 60–90 minutes.
- For the filling (pastry cream), sift four egg yolks. Add sugar, cornstarch, and milk. Cook over medium heat until thick, then stir in vanilla extract. Transfer to a pastry bag.
- Divide the dough and shape balls of about 2 oz (≈54 g). Press each ball into a disc. Let rise until doubled in size.
- Pre‑bake the discs for 15 minutes at 350°F (180°C). Then fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- To assemble, slice each fried doughnut in half, pipe the pastry cream inside, and close. Dust with powdered sugar.
Tip:
When frying, gently press the dough ball to form a disc. This makes flipping easier and ensures an even fry.
Prep Time:
The total time, including fermentation and frying, is about 2 hours.
Servings:
This recipe yields eight pastries, each about 2 oz.
Fun Fact:
The bakery dream has German roots, known as “Bellini” in Germany. In Portugal it became the famous “Bola de Belém,” filled with the Portuguese‑preferred cream. In Brazil we call it “sonho,” filled with luscious pastry cream.
By trying this bakery dream pastry, you’re bringing home not just a sweet doughnut but a tradition that spans continents. Give the recipe a try and enjoy the best dream you’ve ever tasted.
I hope you enjoyed this culinary journey. See you next time!