Potato Puff Buns

Soft, fluffy, and irresistibly golden, these homemade Potato Puff Buns are the ultimate addition to your bread-baking repertoire. Infused with the subtle creaminess of mashed potatoes, these tender, pillowy buns boast a unique texture that sets them apart from traditional dinner rolls. The recipe combines simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, butter, and eggs, while the mashed potatoes add a moist, airy quality to the dough. Perfectly brushed with an egg wash for a glossy finish, these buns bake up beautifully golden and are ideal for everything from casual family dinners to holiday feasts. With their easy-to-follow steps and universal appeal, Potato Puff Buns are sure to become a crowd favorite. Serve them warm with butter or as the base for sliders and sandwiches, and savor the comforting charm of homemade bread. Keywords: potato buns, homemade bread recipe, fluffy dinner rolls, easy potato bread, golden puff buns.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Mashed potatoes (plain, smooth, and cooled)
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 large Egg
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 cup Warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
• 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon Water (for egg wash)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

Step 2

In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, heat the milk and butter together just until the butter is melted. Allow to cool slightly until warm but not hot.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed potatoes, egg, and salt. Add the milk and butter mixture and stir to combine.

Step 4

Add the foamy yeast mixture to the bowl and stir well.

Step 5

Gradually add the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Once the dough becomes too thick to stir, transfer it to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, adding flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Cover the shaped buns with a kitchen towel and let them rise again for 30-40 minutes, until puffy and nearly doubled in size.

Step 9

While the buns are rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 10

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water for the egg wash. Brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash for a golden finish.

Step 11

Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Step 12

Remove the buns from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(969.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2072.1

Total Fat 43.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 478.5mg	0%
Sodium 3171.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 357.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.6g	0%
Total Sugars 35.3g
Protein 61.2g	0%

Vitamin D 148.4IU	0%
Calcium 287.2mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 1320.6mg	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: 18.9%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 69.3%