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Soft-Round Tavern Rolls

On the menu it’s Kaiser Buns — Eight.

Soft round buns with a glossy top. The everyday burger and sandwich bun, made properly.

Makes

8 kaiser buns

Hands on

25 min

All in

2 h 30

Oven

190 °C (375 °F)

One step at a time, screen kept awake

What you need

• 1 cup (250 ml)warm water
• 2 tbsp (30 ml)sugar
• 2¼ tsp (11 ml)active dry yeast — one packet
• 3 tbsp (45 ml)neutral oil or melted butter
• 3 cups (720 ml)all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp (7 ml)salt
• 1egg white — optional, for glossy tops

How it goes

1. 1

   Mix the warm water, sugar and yeast. Let it bloom 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. 2

   Add the oil, then mix in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.

3. 3

   Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4. 4

   Cover and rise 1 hour, until doubled.

5. 5

   Divide into 8 pieces and shape into smooth, tight balls.

6. 6

   Place on a parchment tray and rise 30–40 minutes.

7. 7

   Brush with egg white if you want shine.

8. 8

   Bake at 375 °F (190 °C) for 15–18 minutes, until golden.

9. 9

   Cool fully before slicing.

A couple of things

• Shaping tight is what makes them round instead of flat. Drag each ball against the counter under a cupped hand until the surface goes taut.
• Do not refrigerate them. Counter for 2–3 days in an airtight container, or freeze for 2–3 months.

Contains : wheat, eggs