Mallorca Bread Buns with Guava and Cheese

If you’re looking for a delightful treat that blends the sweetness of guava with the creamy richness of cheese, these Mallorca Bread Buns are perfect. These buns are soft, buttery, and filled with a delicious guava and cream cheese mixture, making them an irresistible choice for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients:

• Unbleached all-purpose flour: 3 cups + 3 TBSP (375g)
• Bread flour: 1 cup (163g)
• Water: ½ cup (118g) + 2 TBSP for icing
• Fine sea salt: 1 ½ Tsp (8g)
• Eggs, preferably organic, at room temperature: 2
• Egg yolks, at room temperature: 2
• Buttermilk or full-fat milk, preferably organic, at room temperature: ¾ cup (173g)
• Natural granulated sugar: ½ cup (100g) + 4 TBSP for cream cheese (50g)
• Instant yeast: 1 packet (11g, 3 ½ Tsp)
• Salted butter, preferably organic European style, cubed and softened: 8 TBSP (113.5g) + 4 TBSP for guava (57g)
• Guava paste, cut into small chunks: 12 to 14 oz
• Cream cheese, softened: 4oz (114g)
• Extra butter for brushing on baked Mallorcas: 3 TBSP (about 36g)
• Confectioner’s sugar: 1 cup (120g)

Directions:

Making the Dough:

1. Combine Flours: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and bread flour.
2. Prepare Flour-Water Mixture: Heat the water and 3 tablespoons of the flour mixture for about 15 seconds in the microwave. Stir and repeat briefly until it reaches a pudding-like consistency. Allow to cool completely.
3. Add Salt: Mix the salt into the flour mixture.
4. Mix Ingredients: In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the eggs, egg yolks, buttermilk, sugar, yeast, and the cooled flour-water mixture on medium speed until well blended.
5. Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the flour mixture at the slowest speed. Switch to a dough hook and knead until smooth.
6. Add Butter: Incorporate the softened butter incrementally, then knead on medium speed for 20 minutes.
7. First Rise: Let the dough rise in an oiled bowl, covered, for 1 ½ hours.

Making the Filling:

1. Prepare Guava Paste: Cook the guava paste with water until smooth, then blend in butter. Let it cool.
2. Mix Cream Cheese: Blend the cream cheese with sugar until smooth.

Assembling the Buns:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Once the buns are ready to bake, reduce the temperature to 350°F.
2. Roll and Fill Dough: Roll out the dough, spread with the guava paste, and fold. Cut the dough into strips, roll them, and fill with the cream cheese mixture.
3. Second Rise: Allow the buns to rise briefly.
4. Bake: Bake the buns for 12-17 minutes until golden brown.

Finishing:

1. Brush with Butter: Melt the extra butter and brush it on the baked Mallorcas.
2. Icing: Mix the icing sugar with water and a little butter, then drizzle it over the buns.

Nutritional Information:

• Prep Time: 2 hours
• Cooking Time: 17 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 17 minutes
• Calories: 350 kcal per bun
• Servings: 12 buns

Enjoy these delicious Mallorca Bread Buns fresh out of the oven with a cup of coffee or tea. They are perfect for sharing with family and friends!

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