1 Elgin Bread Basket Recipe
Homemade buns and crackers with seasonal butter
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Ingredients
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Buns
Crackers
Seasonal Butter
Method
Buns
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. Add melted butter, eggs, salt, and flour. Mix until it forms a dough.
- 2
Knead and Rise
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- 3
Shape and Bake
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape into buns and place on a baking sheet. Let rise for another 30 minutes. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Crackers
- 4
- 5
Roll and Cut
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes and place on a baking sheet.
- 6
Bake the Crackers
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Sprinkle with herbs, if desired. Bake for 10-15 minutes until crispy.
Seasonal Butter
- 7
Prepare the Butter
In a bowl, mix softened butter with fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon zest until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 8
Serve
Serve the butter alongside the homemade buns and crackers.
