Simple buns

Harman Ahmad
Harman Ahmad @cook_16596317
Malaysia

These buns are simple to make and have many uses. Use them as a side for a dish, as a burger bun, or for a sandwich. Also the picture demonstrates the difference between using the "roll and tuck under" technique and just rolling the buns. The roll and tuck buns are the 6 on the left and have smooth beautiful tops while the untucked buns have a rough top. They're both delicious and just have a difference in appearance.

Simple buns

These buns are simple to make and have many uses. Use them as a side for a dish, as a burger bun, or for a sandwich. Also the picture demonstrates the difference between using the "roll and tuck under" technique and just rolling the buns. The roll and tuck buns are the 6 on the left and have smooth beautiful tops while the untucked buns have a rough top. They're both delicious and just have a difference in appearance.

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Ingredients

Makes 12 buns
  1. 5 cupsAP flour
  2. 1 (10 g)packet of yeast
  3. 1 cupmilk
  4. 3/4 cupswater
  5. 1/2 cupvegetable oil
  6. 1/4of white sugar
  7. 1 teaspoonsalt
  8. Modifications
  9. Substitute vegetable with butter for a richer bun
  10. Substitute water for milk and a bit more sugar for a dessert bun

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix 1/2 total flour, yeast, sugar, salt in mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    In another bowl add the milk, water, oil, and heat to lukewarm.

  3. 3

    Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.

  4. 4

    Add your flour gradually and mix until you have a soft smooth dough, it will take about another 2 to 3 cups of flour to get there. If it's too sticky for you add more flour.

  5. 5

    I knead the dough for about 8 minutes by hand and then keep it in a bowl to rise for about 45 minutes. Cover the bowl with a damp towel

  6. 6

    Once the dough has risen, flour a surface and divide the dough into 12 balls.

  7. 7

    Grease a baking pan and preheat your oven to 200'C.

  8. 8

    Shape your dough into a ball by rolling it between both your palms. You'll get a rough ball shape. To tuck the ball, cradle the ball in both your palms with your palms facing up with your thumbs sitting on top of the dough. Push into the bottom of the ball with your fingers and spread the top using your thumbs. You'll see the top of the bun stretch and become smooth.

  9. 9

    Arrange your buns into the baking tin and let sit for about 10 minutes. They should puff up once more. Once they have proofed again, you should brush the tops of the buns with either egg wash, butter or milk, depending on what your bun is for, it'll give it a nice colour and flavour.

  10. 10

    Put the tray into the oven for 15 minutes at a time at 200'C. After the first 15 minutes I rotate the tray a 180 degrees and cook for another 15 minutes.

  11. 11

    Depending on your oven, they should be done or close to done by now, if the tops are to your liking then you can remove them now. If not, bake for another 10 minutes maximum. Keep checking your buns at this point. When bread is first baked and hot the top will be hard naturally, once it cools down a bit it'll become softer as a bun should be.

  12. 12

    Enjoy your buns!

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Harman Ahmad
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I started to cook in college. Before that I didn't even know how to cook rice or fry an egg. But after living by myself for so long, I started experimenting and grew a love of food. I like to try out recipes from different cultures.You can drop by my Instagram where I hang out more to see what else I cook, if you need help with a recipe, or just want to chat!instagram.com/thehartiste/
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