Ultra Soft Burger Buns

Ingredients

• 1 tsp Instant or active dry yeast
• 260 g Milk (The source also describes this as approximately 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons; use additional milk for brushing before baking if needed.)
• 350 g All-purpose flour
• 1 tsp Salt
• 40 g Butter (Softened; reserve a small additional amount for brushing the baked buns.)
• 15 g Milk for brushing (Estimated amount; use enough to lightly coat the buns.)
• 10 g Butter for brushing (Estimated amount; brush over the buns immediately after baking.)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the yeast and milk in a mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Add the flour and mix until a rough, cohesive dough forms with no large patches of dry flour.

2. 2

   Add the salt and softened butter to the dough. Stretch and fold the dough, or use coil folds, until the butter is completely incorporated and the dough becomes smooth and elastic.

3. 3

   Cover the bowl and let the dough rest at room temperature for about 2 hours, or until it has doubled in volume.

4. 4

   Turn the risen dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and divide it into 5 equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth, round burger bun, tucking the seams underneath to create surface tension.

5. 5

   Arrange the shaped buns on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them for expansion. Cover and let them rest for 15 minutes.

6. 6

   While the buns rest, preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). When ready to bake, lightly brush the tops of the buns with milk.

7. 7

   Bake the buns at 400°F (205°C) for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 380°F (193°C) and continue baking until the buns are golden brown, approximately 8 minutes more depending on the oven.

8. 8

   Remove the buns from the oven and immediately brush their tops with butter. Cover the buns and leave them covered until completely cooled so they retain their softness.

Notes

The source does not specify the exact baking time after reducing the temperature; bake until visibly golden brown. The brushing amounts are estimates because the source specifies the action but not a quantity.

Nutrition per serving

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