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Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup warm water (about 110 ̊F)
- 1 egg (brought to room temperature)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast (rapid rise)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 1/4 cups Unbleached all-purpose flour (400 g)* (plus more as needed)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds (or Everything Bagel Seasoning)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, combine the warm water, egg, sugar, salt, and yeast. Whisk for one minute to activate the yeast.
- Incorporate the softened butter, then add most of the flour (reserve about 1-2 tablespoons). Utilize a firm spatula or dough hook to mix until the dough comes together. Knead for 5-6 minutes until the dough is smooth, soft, and elastic. It should feel sticky but not adhere to clean, dry fingers. If it’s overly sticky, add more flour until the desired texture is achieved.
- Cover the dough with oiled plastic wrap and allow it to rest in a warm area (placing it in an oven with the light on works well, ensuring it stays below 100 ̊F) for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or at room temperature for about 2 hours, until it doubles in size.
- Transfer the dough to a clean surface and cut it into 8 equal portions, approximately 100 grams each. Shape each piece into a ball by cupping your hand around it and rolling it on the surface until smooth, ensuring the dimple underneath diminishes.
- Place the dough balls on a silicone or parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart. Flatten each ball to a diameter of 3” to 3 1/2”, patting it down evenly. Loosely cover the sheet with plastic wrap and let the dough rest at room temperature until noticeably puffed (1 to 1 1/2 hours). Preheat the oven to 400 ̊F towards the end of this rising period.
- Prepare the egg wash by whisking together the egg and water, then brush it generously over the tops and sides of the buns. Optionally, sprinkle sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning on top, then bake at 400 ̊F for 15 to 16 minutes, or until the tops turn a deep golden brown. Once baked, transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before storing. When ready to serve, slice the buns in half lengthwise using a serrated knife.
Notes
TECHNIQUE TIP: Measure flour accurately and add just until the dough feels sticky but not sticky to your fingers.
STORAGE: Store buns at room temperature after cooling, and slice just before serving to maintain freshness.
SUBSTITUTION: Use Everything Bagel Seasoning instead of sesame seeds for a flavorful twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 257 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 455 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg
