Homemade Dinner Buns
Enjoy soft, fluffy homemade dinner buns perfect for any meal or snack. Easy to make with simple ingredients and delightful to eat fresh from the oven.
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit until foamy (~5-10 min).
- Combine flour and salt; add yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, and water. Mix until just combined.
- Knead dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let dough rise in a greased bowl, covered, for 1 hour until doubled.
- Divide dough into 8-10 pieces, shape into buns, place on baking sheet, and let rise 30-40 min.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush buns with egg wash and bake 15-18 min until golden.
Notes
For a shiny finish, brush buns with egg wash before baking.