Mix together the lukewarm water, yeast and 1/2 tsp of sugar.

Allow to rest for a few minutes to let the yeast activate.

Mix together milk, melted butter and egg together.

Add to the yeast mixture.

Add the flour, rest of the sugar and salt.

Mix together until the dough is slightly sticky.

Cover the bowl and leave to rise until it is doubled in size.

After rising, cut the dough into equal piece.

Shape into balls.

Place shaped balls onto a baking parchment covered baking tray.

Cover the tray and leave to rise for half an hour (or until doubled in size)

Once they have risen, heat the over to 175°C.

Cook for around 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Whilst the cream cookies are baking you can prepare the glaze.

Mix together the sugar and water in a small pot.

Bring the mixture to the boil and then remove from heat.

When the cream cookies are ready, brush the tops of the buns with the glaze.

Place onto a cooling rack.

Once the cream cookies are cool, cut through the bun, almost all the way, at an angle.

Fill with whipped cream or use some sweetened whipped cream from our recipe.

Dust with icing sugar to finish.