Bread Buns

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp active dried yeast
• 1 tbsp + 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup milk, warmed to 110 °F
• 2 tbsp dry malt extract (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 egg
• 3 cups flour

Directions

1. Whisk yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, and warm milk in a bowl
2. Cover bowl with plastic plate and leave in warm place for 10+ minutes
3. Add remaining sugar, malt, salt, oil, egg, and 1 cup flour to the yeast mixture
4. Stir in while gradually adding remaining flour until consistency allows dough to be kneaded
5. Knead dough on a floured surface for around 3 minutes
6. Put dough in a oiled bowl, cover and leave for 1 hour
7. Knead the dough on floured surface then divide into 12 pieces
8. Roll each piece of dough into a bun, and distribute the buns evenly on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper
9. Cover with a sheet of parchment paper and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour
10. Bake at 350°F for 18 minutes, or until nicely browned

Notes