PUFF PILLOW BUNS

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I entered this recipe at the 1971 Iowa State Fair and won first place. You can conveniently make the dough the night before, then shape and bake the buns the next morning. -Shirley Marti, Lansing, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
2 eggs
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter, melted
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, salt, lemon extract, eggs and 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; gently knead for 2-3 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to greased top. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight., Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide into four portions. Roll one portion into a 9-in. x 6-in. rectangle (refrigerate remaining portions until ready to roll out). Cut into 3-in. squares., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and vanilla until smooth. Place about 2 teaspoons filling in the center of each square. Moisten corners with water; bring over center of filling and pinch corners tightly in center. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. , Place seam side up 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets; brush with melted butter. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; spread over warm buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Foysal H
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These buns were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still pretty good. I think I'll try making them with a savory filling next time.


Mary Brown
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I'm definitely going to make these buns again. They were so easy to make and they were a big hit with my family.


Ronald Princekateregg
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These buns were perfect for breakfast or a snack. They were so soft and fluffy, and the filling was delicious.


Anjanak dissanayake
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I've never made puff pillow buns before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the buns turned out great!


Hailey Conover
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These buns were a bit dry for my taste, but they were still pretty good.


Hani King
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet breads, but these buns were surprisingly good. The filling was sweet and tangy, and the bread was soft and fluffy.


Fakhir Waqar
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These buns were a lot of work, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious and perfect for a special occasion.


that kid_chloe
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my buns didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected.


md. rasel
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These buns were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Shaylin Van der merwe
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The dough was a bit sticky, but I was able to work with it. The buns turned out great, and my family loved them.


Syed Zeeshan Naqvi
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These buns were a little more challenging to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth the effort. They were absolutely delicious!


Yancey Hinman
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I've made these buns several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Serwan kamal
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These puff pillow buns were a huge hit with my family! They were so soft and fluffy, and the filling was delicious. I used a savory filling of ground beef, onions, and cheese, but I think you could also use a sweet filling like cinnamon sugar or frui