Homemade Buns

Soft, fluffy, and irresistibly golden, these homemade buns are the perfect addition to any meal or an ideal snack on their own. Crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, warm milk, and instant yeast, these buns achieve bakery-level quality right in your own kitchen. The dough comes together effortlessly and transforms into pillowy buns with just two rises, ensuring a light and airy texture. The finishing touch is a glistening egg wash that gives the buns their signature golden crust. Ready in under two hours and yielding eight perfectly portioned buns, this recipe is ideal for family dinners, burger nights, or even slathering with butter and jam for breakfast. Whether you're a baking novice or seasoned pro, these homemade buns will quickly become your go-to bread recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 480 grams All-purpose flour
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 7 grams Salt
• 7 grams Instant yeast
• 240 milliliters Warm milk
• 60 grams Unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 large Egg
• 1 large (for egg wash) Egg yolk
• 15 milliliters (for egg wash) Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.

Step 2

Warm the milk to about 40°C (104°F) and pour it into the dry ingredients.

Step 3

Add the softened butter and the egg to the bowl.

Step 4

Mix the ingredients with a spoon or a dough hook attachment on a stand mixer until a dough forms.

Step 5

Knead the dough on a floured surface or in the mixer for 8-10 minutes until it becomes soft and elastic.

Step 6

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours or until it doubles in size.

Step 7

After the dough has risen, punch it down gently and divide it into 8 equal pieces.

Step 8

Shape each piece into a smooth ball and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, ensuring enough space between each ball for expansion.

Step 9

Cover the buns with a towel and let them rise again for 30-40 minutes until puffy.

Step 10

Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).

Step 11

Make the egg wash by whisking the egg yolk with water. Brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash for a golden, shiny finish.

Step 12

Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.

Step 13

Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(939.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2667.0

Total Fat 71.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 555.3mg	0%
Sodium 2997.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 432.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.1g	0%
Total Sugars 63.9g
Protein 70.5g	0%

Vitamin D 201.0IU	0%
Calcium 441.0mg	0%
Iron 24.1mg	0%
Potassium 1066.6mg	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: 24.1%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 65.3%