Fluffy Sesame and Cardamom Milk Bread Buns with Cheese Topping - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 195g bread flour
• 55g cake flour
• 30g granulated sugar
• 1 large egg (or 50g silken tofu or 50g mashed banana for vegan option)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or 1/2-1 teaspoon miso (red or white)
• 30g butter, softened
• 2-3g active dry yeast
• 140g milk, warmed to 43°C (plant-based milk works too)
• 3-4 tablespoons black sesame crunchy butter
• 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
• Ground cardamom, to taste
• 225g cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon miso
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons black sesame crunchy butter
• 120g confectioners' sugar
• Black sesame powder for topping (optional)
• Beaten egg for wash (or neutral oil, cream, or softened butter for vegan option)