Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (hot, but not too hot that you can’t hold your finger in it for a few seconds)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3-1/2 to 4 cups of flour
Instruction
- Pour warm water into a mixing bowl. You want the water a little warmer than lukewarm, but not too hot. Sprinkle the yeast into the water. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 to 10 minutes, or until combined and a froth has formed on the top.
- Stir the oil, sugar, egg, and salt into the bowl until combined.
- Add the flour, one cup at a time, and continue to mix until your dough has formed. I find that I need to use a full 4 cups for my dough.
- Switch to a dough hook if using an electric mixer, or turn out onto a floured surface, and knead for roughly 5 minutes or until the dough is smooth.
- Divide the dough into 8 to 12 equal sized pieces. I have made this recipe many times and we find that 8 pieces gives us a large sized bun. Form each dough into a round ball and place on a parchment, or silicone baking mat, lined tray.
- Cover with a clean towel and allow to rest for 10 to 40 minutes. Dor a more sturdy bun let it rest the 10 minutes. For a more light finish let it sit for 40.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Optional, brush the tops of your buns with a whisked egg just before going into the oven.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tops are golden.
