Recipe for 4 pieces of Skolebrød

Ingredients:

For the Bun:

• 250g all-purpose flour

• 30g sugar

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp dry yeast

• 150ml milk (lukewarm)

• 50g butter (softened)

• 1 egg (for the dough)

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Custard Filling:

• 1 egg

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 150ml milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Topping:

• 50g shredded coconut

• 1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing the buns)

Instructions:

1. Make the Bun Dough:

   • In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and dry yeast. Add the lukewarm milk, softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined and knead into a smooth dough.

   • Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

2. Prepare the Custard:

   • In a saucepan, whisk together the egg, sugar, flour, and milk. Cook over medium heat while stirring continuously until the mixture thickens into a custard. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let it cool.

3. Shape the Buns:

   • Once the dough has risen, divide it into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

   • Flatten each ball slightly to form a bun. Using your fingers, make a small indentation in the center of each bun.

4. Fill with Custard:

   • Spoon a generous amount of cooled custard into the center of each bun.

5. Bake the Buns:

   • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the buns for about 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown.

6. Add Coconut Topping:

   • While the buns are baking, brush them with melted butter as soon as they come out of the oven. Then, sprinkle the shredded coconut on top.

7. Serve:

   • Let the skolebrød cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your homemade Norwegian school bread!

This recipe makes 4 delicious pieces of Skolebrød—perfect for a cozy treat!