Step 1

Combine yeast and 1 teaspoon of the sugar in a small jug; stir in milk. Stand 10 minutes or until frothy.

Step 2

Sift flour and remaining sugar into a large bowl. Rub in butter until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Make a well in the centre, add yeast mixture and the water; mix to a soft dough. Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead 5 minutes. Place dough in an oiled bowl; cover, stand in a warm place 1 hour or until dough has doubled in size.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan-forced). Grease two oven trays.

Step 4

Punch dough down in bowl. Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead 5 minutes. Divide dough into 12 even portions. Knead each portion into a round. Place rounds on trays, allowing room for spreading. Stand in a warm place 10 minutes or until half-doubled in size.

Step 5

Brush buns with combined egg yolk and extra water. Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven to (160°C fan-forced); bake further 15 minutes or until golden brown. Place buns on a wire rack to cool.

Step 6

Split buns, fill with jam and cream. Dust buns with sifted icing sugar.