Description
This easy Homemade Dinner Buns recipe delivers soft, fluffy, and tender rolls that are perfect for any meal. Made from simple pantry staples, these versatile buns are quick to prepare and yield bakery-quality results that pair wonderfully with stews, salads, sandwiches, or just butter and jam.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Warm your milk to about 110°F (slightly warm to the touch) and stir in the sugar and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy, signaling the yeast is alive and ready.
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, beaten egg, and water. Stir everything until just combined and the dough begins to come together.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Buns: Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 8 to 10 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a round bun and place them on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Second Rise: Cover the buns again and let rise for 30 to 40 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). For a golden, shiny top, brush the buns lightly with egg wash. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Always use warm milk, not hot, to keep your yeast happy and effective.
- Knead well to develop gluten that gives buns structure but stop before the dough feels rubbery.
- Allow the dough to rise slowly in a warm spot; rushing can affect texture.
- Divide dough equally using a kitchen scale or measuring cups for uniform buns.
- Brushing buns with egg wash before baking adds color and a gentle crunch on the crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg