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Juicy, freshly baked dinner rolls with a shiny crust.

Homemade Dinner Buns

Enjoy soft, fluffy homemade dinner buns perfect for any meal or snack. Easy to make with simple ingredients and delightful to eat fresh from the oven.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course bread
Cuisine American
Servings 8 buns
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm milk about 110°F
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit 5-10 mins until foamy.
  • Combine flour and salt; add yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, and water. Mix until just combined.
  • Knead dough 8-10 mins until smooth and elastic. Let rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour.
  • Punch down dough, divide into 8-10 pieces, shape into buns, and place on a baking sheet. Let rise 30-40 mins.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush buns with egg wash and bake 15-18 mins until golden.

Notes

For a shiny crust, brush buns with an egg wash before baking.
Keyword dinner buns