Jul 14 2026

Buns Recipe

Time2h
Serves12

Freshly baked buns for pulled meats.

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Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate the Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water (1.5 cups) and sugar (2 tbs). Sprinkle the active dry yeast (2 tbs) over the water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour (4 cups) and salt (1 tsp).

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    Once the yeast is frothy, add it to the flour mixture along with melted butter (1 tbs) and the egg (1 unit).

  4. 4

    Knead the Dough

    Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  5. 5

    First Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Shaping and Baking

  1. 6

    Shape the Buns

    After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  2. 7

    Second Rise

    Cover the shaped buns with a towel and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.

  3. 8

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  4. 9

    Apply Egg Wash

    Brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash (1 egg beaten with a little water) and sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds (2 tbs) on top.

  5. 10

    Bake the Buns

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

  6. 11

    Cool and Serve

    Remove the buns from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving with pulled meats.

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