Vanilla Sugar Sweet Buns

April 12th, 2008 by chuck

As I mentioned in a previous post, I love going to food shows to see what is new and trendy these days. While I was at “Eat Vancouver”, one of the largest food shows here in Vancouver, I bought some vanilla sugar. It sat in my cupboard for at least 6 month and I had no idea what I was going to use it in. Then, I remembered these amazing buns at Zapbook. I knew at that moment that I wanted to use the vanilla sugar in these buns. When I went back to check out the recipe I realized it was all in French. Sadly, I can not read French, so, I had to guess at the recipe. I was very happy with the way these tasty, sweet, delicate buns turned out. They’re stunning to look at and taste as good as the photo.

The dough itself is soft and buttery, with a golden color and a sweetness that is not overpowering. The flavor of the vanilla is there, but faintly, and really compliments the sweetness of the sugar. I love the way you can peel away each layer of dough. It’s almost like peeling off rose petals on a rose, so, smooth and silky to the touch. Each piece can stand alone, no extra butter need. Just the tantalizing sweet flavor of the vanilla sugar and melted butter is enough to create one of the most delicious treats. These buns would be a real eye catcher at any special occasion or as a gift for that special person. I really hope you will give this recipe a try!

To make your own Vanilla Sugar you will need 1 vanilla bean and about 2 cups of regular table sugar. Place into a air tight container for about 1 to 2 weeks longer is better.

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49 Responses to “Vanilla Sugar Sweet Buns”

on 12 Apr 2008 at 3:36 pm Laz

Have you tried translating it through Google Language Tools? http://www.google.com/language_tools?hl=en I use it to translate all sorts of pages.
on 12 Apr 2008 at 4:31 pm grace

first of all, food shows rock my socks off. how can you go wrong with ample samples of new and glorious food?
secondly, those buns are terrific! don’t tell anyone, but one of my favorite treats is one of those pillsbury biscuits that peel off layer by layer. if i could do something like that in a homemade version, i’d be one happy camper!
on 12 Apr 2008 at 6:11 pm Rachel

Oh my goodness – these sound delicious, and they’re beautiful! I can’t wait to try them!
on 12 Apr 2008 at 7:18 pm Heather

These look amazing… I cannot wait to try them. I do not know that I have ever seen vanilla sugar… I will have to look around for that!! Great job!
on 12 Apr 2008 at 8:20 pm Ivonne

Oh my, Chuck, what a blog!!! And it’s about bread … my very favourite.

I actually make my own vanilla sugar. Because I use vanilla beans so often in my baking I never throw them out. I wash them and dry them and then bury them in a jar of sugar.

I will have to try these gorgeous buns. I’m so happy you commented on my site!
on 12 Apr 2008 at 8:21 pm Amanda

mmm these look adorable. I like their little spiral centers.
on 12 Apr 2008 at 11:10 pm OhioMom

Like Ivonne, I had some vanilla sugar … alas I used it in my tea. These buns are gorgeous.
on 12 Apr 2008 at 11:46 pm Nina

What a wonderful accompaniment for a steaming cup of coffee.
on 13 Apr 2008 at 1:49 am linda

They look so pretty and delicious! I have to bake fancy bread more often.
on 13 Apr 2008 at 5:48 am gizmar

You’re right about these buns looking incredible. Could you make vanilla sugar by putting a used vanilla pod into a sugar bowl? Oetker’s also puts out a packaged vanilla sugar for baking.
on 13 Apr 2008 at 7:48 am MIchelle

WOW…what a wonderful site!! I saw your vanilla rolls on tastespotting and then saw your response my friend’s blog Cooking in Cleveland. So glad I clicked on your response.

Great site!!
on 13 Apr 2008 at 10:27 am chuck

Gizmar,

Thanks for visiting my blog. Yes, you can use those leftover vanilla beans to make vanilla sugar. It takes 1 or 2 vanilla beans and about 2 cups of sugar. Place into a air tight container for about 1 to 2 weeks longer is better. I was just being lazy and bought mine. You are starting to see it more and more in the stores.
on 13 Apr 2008 at 10:29 am chuck

Laz,

Thank you for the information, I keep forgetting the google translator. Will have to give it a try.

Thanks again!
on 13 Apr 2008 at 10:55 am RecipeGirl

I’m finding that I really look forward to reading your new posts. They all seem to be things that I would really try and LOVE! Vanilla sugar… will have to be on the hunt for that one.
on 13 Apr 2008 at 2:20 pm Bellini Valli

How perfect do these look Chuck:D
on 13 Apr 2008 at 11:44 pm Shandy

OMGoodness! Your blog and photos are heaven! WoW! and I am definitely going to have to make this recipe and thank you so much for sharing the links! I am so adding you to my favorite blogs! =D
on 14 Apr 2008 at 8:11 am Patricia Scarpin

Chuck, that is a beautiful bread creation!
on 14 Apr 2008 at 8:34 am Heather

Chuck-
Thank you for the wonderful comments and your wonderful site… I can only aspire to being half the baker that you are! I am adding your page to my blog and I have serious intentions of making this recipe VERY soon…

Have a wonderful day!!

Heather
on 14 Apr 2008 at 10:43 am Erin

These are so gorgeous and seriously intimidating me. I’m a little afraid to click through to the recipe
on 14 Apr 2008 at 8:44 pm farida

Chuck, let me tell you – you are don’t stop amazing me! These buns look adorable! They actually look like beautiful roses! I am definitely going to try this one. Not sure if they’ll look as nice as yours though:) Your printout recipe cards are so helpful. THANK YOU for the great blog!
on 14 Apr 2008 at 8:50 pm michelle @ TNS

whoa – stunning.

must. befriend. yeast.
on 15 Apr 2008 at 2:11 pm White On Rice Couple

We’ve yet been able to attend food shows. Can’t wait till we finally do and hopefully we’ll able to create some of the same fantastic dishes that you’ve made here!
These buns are wicked (in a good sense)! Where have you been all our blogging life?
on 15 Apr 2008 at 8:21 pm hAndyman

Seriously beautiful buns, Chuck! The pictures seduced me immediately – kudos to you and to your sis, who does such a good job with the photos of your foods on all the pages I’ve looked at. The buns smell wonderful – I wonder what they taste like? BTW mine took closer to 20 min. (~22, maybe 23, and it’s not a hot oven). Making these in an 11″ pan makes a LARGE pan of gorgeous buns – next time I’m going to try 2 smaller tart tins and maybe try a maple sugar version as it’s the season here in Eastern Ontario.
Thanks Chuck, and keep up the excellent work!
PS I loved the layering of the dough – it obviously works well.
on 15 Apr 2008 at 8:28 pm LyB

If only I had more time, I would bake all of my own bread! Starting with these buns, they look deliciously golden and fluffy!
on 16 Apr 2008 at 2:55 am Rosa

Marvelous! Those buns look fantastic and extremely delicious!

Cheers,

Rosa
on 16 Apr 2008 at 1:33 pm Susan at Sticky,Gooey,Creamy,Chewy

Great buns! Seriously, they really look beautiful! I actually have some vanilla sugar that I made at Xmas time. I will definitely try these.
on 16 Apr 2008 at 7:28 pm Medena

Wow! Just wow!!!! My kind of thing! I always have a lot of vanilla sugar…
on 16 Apr 2008 at 10:06 pm Amy B

OH MY GOODNESS! I could survive on this for the rest of my life…. yumm. Thank you so much for sharing!
on 16 Apr 2008 at 10:52 pm eliza

those buns look very delicious. i’d like to try the recipe some day, thanks for sharing Chuck!
on 17 Apr 2008 at 1:49 am Ashley

Wow these are stunning!! I love doughy treats where you get to peel away layers of it. Yum. And you’re from Vancouver too! It’s always nice to meet another Vancouver food blogger.
on 17 Apr 2008 at 9:48 am Gina

These look amazing! I’ve never made bread, I’ve always been scared of it for some reason, but looking at your photos, I’m inspired to give it a try. Beautiful photos!
on 17 Apr 2008 at 11:15 am Kitchen Goddess

What a wonderful accompaniment to a steaming mug of hot chocolate. They look divine.
on 17 Apr 2008 at 1:42 pm blapherMJ

Greetings! I found your site for the first time today and what a magnificent find! I love bread; I love baking…. I cannot wait to make these this weekend. Looking forward to visiting you again soon!
on 17 Apr 2008 at 2:19 pm Marysol

Chuck, I’ll have to echo everyone’s comments.
That truly is a work of art, only better, because this lovely creation can be eaten after the many oohs and ahhs.
on 17 Apr 2008 at 11:53 pm eliza

hey Chuck, thanks for adding me to your blogroll. i’ve put you in my fave because i found your blog has diverse and great bread recipes! i just love breads, ain’t i?
on 18 Apr 2008 at 12:28 pm tye

Wow, that looks delish.
It’s too bad I can’t pluck it out of the ‘puter monitor.
You’re site is beautiful.
on 20 Apr 2008 at 3:33 pm Jane M

I just found your website and I can hardly wait to try your breads! These Vanilla Buns look amazing!
on 23 Apr 2008 at 12:28 am manggy

I have never seen a more glorious bread in my life. FanTAStic. The way you described the buns’ taste, sounds like my kind of bread too. Bookmarked!
on 30 Apr 2008 at 4:37 pm vivclark

those look amazing…guess what i’m going to try making this weekend?
on 04 May 2008 at 5:18 pm My Sweet & Saucy

I think I am in love with your blog! All of your recipes are just so dang delicious looking!
on 22 May 2008 at 4:01 pm Marc

These look out of this world. I will have to try making these asap. Love your blog and your pictures are really great looking.
on 21 Jun 2008 at 5:26 pm Tanis

Ok so had to try these buns they looked so yummy. I did things a bit different. First off couldn’t get vanilla sugar so just did regular sugar for the filling and 1 tbsp of vanilla extract. Also, I accidentally put 4 teaspoons of vanilla in the dough recipe cause I didn’t read the measuring spoon right. (All this is pretty typical for me) Plus, I made the dough the night before then the next day I made them into rolls and baked them. I don’t think any of these changes matter though because they were SO GOOD! they were perfect without being too sweet. my husband loved them and actually ate them with some cheese. And being a beginner at all this baking stuff they were very simple to make. I love following along with the classes it really helps. Great recipe and what great pictures!
on 10 Nov 2008 at 12:37 am Pro Chef 360 Blog

These sticky buns look great! In my case, I make sweet buns and use sultanas instead.
on 08 Dec 2008 at 6:04 pm Ramya Kiran

Wow, simply superb!! Loved everything on your blog. This was my first visit to your blog. You have a new frequent visitor from now on..

Cheers,
Ramya Kiran
on 16 Feb 2009 at 2:48 pm Cakespy

oh. my. goodness. Carbohydrate heaven!!
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