Crusty Buns

Get ready to elevate your bread game with these irresistibly crusty buns, the perfect balance of a crisp, golden shell and a soft, airy interior. Made with simple pantry staples like bread flour, active dry yeast, and a touch of olive oil, these artisan-style buns are surprisingly easy to prepare in your own kitchen. A clever steam technique during baking ensures that coveted crackling crust, while optional cornmeal dusting adds a rustic finish. Perfect for sandwiches, dinner rolls, or simply enjoyed warm with butter, these versatile buns are ready in just a few steps with minimal hands-on time. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a newcomer to breadmaking, this recipe will deliver bakery-quality results every time!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 grams Bread flour
• 7 grams Active dry yeast
• 10 grams Salt
• 10 grams Sugar
• 300 milliliters Warm water
• 30 milliliters Olive oil
• 20 grams Cornmeal (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, active dry yeast, salt, and sugar.

Step 2

Gradually add the warm water while stirring with a wooden spoon or mixer fitted with a dough hook.

Step 3

Once the dough starts to come together, add the olive oil and continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes.

Step 4

Form the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 5

After the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air and transfer it to a lightly floured surface.

Step 6

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a smooth ball.

Step 7

Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly dusted with cornmeal, leaving enough space between each bun.

Step 8

Cover the buns lightly with a kitchen towel, and let them rise again for about 30 minutes or until slightly puffed.

Step 9

Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F). For an extra crusty texture, place an oven-safe dish filled with water on the bottom rack of the oven to create steam.

Step 10

Using a sharp knife, make a shallow slash on the top of each bun to allow for expansion while baking.

Step 11

Bake the buns on the middle rack for 20–25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Step 12

Remove the buns from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(879.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2208.7

Total Fat 36.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3948.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 408.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.9g	0%
Total Sugars 11.7g
Protein 63.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 79.4mg	0%
Iron 22.9mg	0%
Potassium 661.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.8%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 73.7%