Buns

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1.5 cups warm water
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, dissolve the 2.25 tsp yeast and 1 tbsp sugar in 1/2 cup warm water (110°F). Let stand until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix the 4 cups flour, remaining 2 tbsp sugar, and 1.5 tsp salt. Cut in the 4 tbsp butter until crumbly.

3. 3

   Add the yeast mixture, remaining 1 cup warm water, and 1 egg. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

4. 4

   Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

5. 5

   Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each into a smooth ball and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing 2 inches apart.

6. 6

   Cover the buns loosely with plastic wrap and let rise until puffy, about 30-45 minutes.

7. 7

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush the buns with the 2 tbsp milk and bake until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped, about 18-20 minutes.

8. 8

   Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely before serving.

Tools you’ll need

• large mixing bowl
• baking sheet
• parchment paper
• wire rack

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