German Streuseltaler with Vanilla Pudding Filling
[Vegan]

Start with the Dough for the Buns:

1. Mix together all the ingredients for the buns and knead for about 4 minutes, until you have a smooth dough. The dough will be slightly tacky.
2. Coat a large bowl with some oil and transfer the dough ball into the bowl. Cover it with some plastic wrap and put it in a warm place.
3. Let the dough rise for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the dough has doubled in size.
4. When the dough has risen, push it down with your fists. Transfer it to a flat surface. Cut the dough into 6 equal pieces.
5. Preheat the oven to 375 °F.
6. Form each piece into a ball, then push it down with your hands. Try to keep the round shape. The dough disks should be about 1.5 cm / 0.6 " thick.

For the Crumbles:

1. Use your hands and mix together all the ingredients for the crumbles. Knead with your hands until the crumbles form.
2. Put in the fridge for at least 10 minutes.
3. Put all of the dough disks onto a baking tin, lined with parchment paper and sprinkle the crumbles on top. Distribute them evenly.
4. Transfer to the oven and let them bake for about 20 minutes or until they are golden brown.
5. When they are done, transfer them onto a cooling rack and let them cool completely.
6. Cut the buns in half.

For the Vegan Pudding:

1. Pour 1 1/2 cups plant-based milk into a small pot. Put on medium/high heat. In another bowl combine the remaining 1/4 cup plant-based milk, heavy cream, sugar and pudding powder. When the milk starts to boil, add the pudding mixture and whisk until a thick pudding like custard forms. Take off the stove and set aside. Put a little plastic wrap on top of the pudding. This helps to prevent that it forms a skin.
2. When the pudding has cooled completely, fill it in a piping bag.
3. Slice the buns in half and add the pudding to it, one thick layer.
4. Put the tops back on the buns. Take a sieve and sprinkle some powdered sugar on top. Done!
5. Store the crumble buns in an airtight container – eat them within 4 days.
6. Enjoy!