BUTT BUNS RECIPES

Steps:

• Pour milk into a glass 2-cup measuring cup and heat in the microwave until it starts to boil and climb the sides, about 1 minute. Add butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt to the scalded milk; set aside to cool until it gets below 110 degrees F (45 degrees C).
• Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water in a large bowl. Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 10 minutes.
• Pour milk mixture into the yeast mixture; add 2 cups bread flour and egg. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until smooth. Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, until the dough is smooth and a little tacky.
• Turn dough out onto a sheet of flour-dusted waxed paper and lightly knead to pull dough together; shape into a ball. Place dough in a large, lightly-oiled bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide dough into thirds. Break each third into six evenly sized balls and arrange onto prepared baking sheet. Cover balls with a towel to rise further for another 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake in preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of warm milk with sugar and yeast.
• Let stand for about 10 minutes until frothy.
• In another bowl, combine the egg and remaining 1/2 cup of warm milk and the melted butter.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook, combine flour and salt.
• Add the yeast mixture and egg mixture to the flour.
• With the mixer on low speed, start mixing, then increase the speed as flour is incorporated.
• Continue to mix for another 2 minutes or until the dough comes together.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
• Form dough into a ball and place into a lightly greased large bowl.
• Cover with plastic wrap.
• Leave overnight in the refrigerator or alternatley, let proof in a warm area until doubled in size for about 45 minutes.
• Punch dough down and turn out onto a very lightly floured surface.
• Tear off pieces of dough and form 14 to 16 - 1 1/2 inch balls.
• Roll them between your hands to make a smooth ball.
• Place the dough balls in a buttered 8" x 8" pan or an 8" round pan, so the dough balls are touching each other.
• Cover with plastic wrap and then with a damp cloth or towel and let rest in a warm area for about 40 minute or until doubled.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk to make an egg wash.
• Using a pastry brush, generously coat the top of the dough buns with the egg wash.
• Bake in preheated 350 F oven for about 18 to 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
• Pull apart at the dinner table and serve with butter.