White Bun Recipe
Ingredients
700 grams of wheat flour
1 teaspoon of salt
400 ml warm milk
4 tablespoons of sugar
8 grams of dry yeast
2 eggs
80 ml sunflower oil
10 grams of baking powder
10 ml apple cider vinegar
50 grams of butter, melted
1 egg yolk
Milk (for brushing)
Sesame seeds (for topping)
Directions
Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, mix the warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the dry yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat flour, salt, and baking powder.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, sunflower oil, and apple cider vinegar. Add the melted butter and mix well.
Form Dough: Add the yeast mixture and the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Shape Buns: Punch down the dough and divide it into equal portions. Shape each portion into a bun and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Second Rise: Cover the buns with a towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Prepare for Baking: In a small bowl, beat the egg yolk with a little milk. Brush the tops of the buns with this mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake: Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cool: Let the buns cool on a wire rack before serving.
Serving SuggestionsEnjoy these white buns fresh out of the oven with butter, or use them for sandwiches and burgers. They also make a great accompaniment to soups and stews.Cooking TipsEnsure the milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.For a richer flavor, you can replace some of the milk with cream.Knead the dough well to develop gluten, which helps the buns rise and become fluffy.Nutritional BenefitsThese white buns provide carbohydrates for energy and some protein from the eggs. Using sunflower oil and butter adds healthy fats, making these buns a more nutritious option compared to store-bought varieties.