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Milk and Sugar Mini Buns Recipe

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Milk and Sugar Mini Buns are soft, fluffy bite-sized bread rolls with a sweet milk powder and sugar topping. Perfect for breakfast or tea time, these delightful buns are made with a tender yeast dough enriched with milk, butter, and eggs, then baked to golden perfection and sprinkled with a sweet, milky glaze for extra flavor and texture.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1/4 cup warm water (110-115°F)
  • 2 and 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus 1/2 cup extra)

Topping and Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg (for the egg wash)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk powder

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Dissolve the active dry yeast in the warm water and let it stand for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active and ready to use.
  2. Make Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, softened butter, one egg, sugar, and salt. Stir well to combine. Add the foamy yeast mixture to this bowl. Incorporate 3 cups of the flour into the wet ingredients, mixing thoroughly. Gradually add the remaining flour a little at a time just until the dough comes together in a ball while stirring. You may not need all of the extra flour.
  3. Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured board and knead it for 6 to 10 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and stretches thinly without tearing. Place the dough in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow it to rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until it doubles in size.
  4. Divide and Shape: After the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release air. Using a sharp knife, divide the dough into 50 to 55 equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Arrange the buns closely together on a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let them rise for another hour until puffy.
  5. Prepare Topping and Egg Wash: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix sugar and milk powder together in a bowl. Beat the remaining egg and brush it over the surface of the risen buns. Sprinkle half of the milk powder and sugar mixture evenly over the buns.
  6. Bake: Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 17 to 20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown on top.
  7. Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the buns cool slightly. Sprinkle the remaining milk powder and sugar mixture on top before serving for a lightly sweet and textured finish.

Notes

  • Ensure the water for activating yeast is between 110-115°F to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Kneading is key to developing gluten for a soft, elastic dough that bakes well.
  • You can reduce sugar in the dough slightly if you prefer less sweet buns.
  • Keep buns close together on the pan so they rise evenly and yield soft sides.
  • Use a sharp knife or dough cutter to divide the dough for even-sized mini buns.
  • Brush egg wash gently to avoid deflating the risen buns.
  • Cool buns slightly before adding the final topping to prevent it from melting off.

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