This is my go-to-bread-buns, not only because it’s so simple and makes even the basic bun sandwich, something to look forward to, it is also the last bread bun recipe we will ever need. The inside is plush and pillowy soft with a crackle of sesame seeds on a deeply glossy top. So, don’t be intimidated, they’re not half as complicated as they look. It is one of my favourite recipes because the results are unparalleled, bringing on unhinged happiness every time. Slathered with a non-negotiable dollop of butter, trickling down the sides of the freshly baked buns, the most obsessive thing in my kitchen at the moment!
The kitchen smells wickedly divine whilst the buns are baking, yielding a warm comforting feeling in my tummy. It makes the feel of home, extra special.
Hubby enjoyed tearing the bread buns into dunkable pieces and dipped them into an olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. He was beside himself with joy! 😀😋
I use my stand mixer and let the dough hook do the kneading for me. I also use instant yeast and it all couldn’t get any easier. It’s basically the best thing ever. However, if you prefer to knead by hand, that is totally fine.
It’s always good to make your bread buns the same size because it ensures even cooking.
Check the rolls at around 13 minutes. If they are starting to darken beyond what you would prefer, place a piece of foil over the top. I let mine cook through to 13 minutes without the foil. It all depends on the oven heating as well. All ovens are different.
Don’t forget to brush with melted butter. This is what gives the top of the bread buns that beautiful colour. This part is totally non-negotiable.
These bread buns are light, pillowy, and impossible to resist. It’s all homemade with just a handful of simple ingredients you most probably have lying around, and they can be on your table in a flash.
So let’s get started.
GARLICKY CHEESY SOFT BREAD BUNS
GARLICKY CHEESY SOFT BREAD BUNS
Ingredients
- 3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pkt dry yeast
- ⅓ cup brown sugar + (extra) 1 tbs brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 5 tbs olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 4 tbs whole milk
- egg wash
- sesame seeds for sprinkling the tops
- melted butter.
- crushed fresh garlic (optional)
- shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180-degree celcius.
- Grease a large baking tray and line with grease proof paper. Dust lightly with flour.
- In a bowl, pour the dry yeast and 1 tbs sugar. Mix and leave aside until frothy.
- Mix the flour and salt together in a separate bowl.
- In another large mixing bowl, attached to a mixer and dough hook, whisk the egg, sugar, oil, and milk together.
- Pour in the yeast mixture and mix to combine.
- Add in the flour, one cup at a time, along with the lukewarm water.
- Knead the dough for 3-5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Transfer dough to an oiled bowl and cover with a warm kitchen cloth.
- Leave to stand in a warm place away from drafts, until doubled in size, for about 1 hour.
- Knock dough down onto a floured surface and divide dough into even sized pieces.
- Roll each piece into a rectangular piece.
- Scatter chopped garlic and shredded Gouda cheese. Resist adding too much.
- Roll dough up starting from the longer side of the rectangle.
- Fold the dough going into a circular motion, tucking the ends underneath until a ball is formed.
- Brush with milk or egg wash.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and leave to stand for 15 minutes in a warm place.
- Bake the buns for 10-15 minutes until they are slightly browned at the top and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter.
- Enjoy with lots of butter or whatever filling you have.
- Totally irresistible!
- I look forward to you making these and gathering your loved ones around. Paz
