Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1 packet yeast (~2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (divided...not separated)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- Sesame seeds
Instruction
- Line a large baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Sprinkle the yeast into the water and leave for 5 to 10 minutes until it starts to look frothy, then stir to dissolve.
- In a large bowl combine the flour, butter, sugar, 1 egg, and salt.
- Add the yeast water and combine all ingredients with a rubber spatula.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 - 10 minutes until the dough is soft and smooth.
- Grease a large bowl with the olive oil and place the dough in the bowl. Turn the dough over once so that it picks up a bit of oil on both sides.
- Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Once the dough has doubled in size, turn the dough out on a floured surface and divide the dough into 8 pieces.
- Shape each piece into a flat disc about 1/2 inch thick and place each on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drape a piece of plastic wrap over the baking sheet. Do not seal tightly.
- Let the buns rise another 45 minutes to 1 hour until they have doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Beat the remaining egg with the milk.
- Lightly brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash without deflating the dough.
- Sprinkle each bun with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 15 - 17 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely, slice, serve and Enjoy!
