Ingredients
Units
- 2¼ tsp yeast
- ¼ tsp sugar
- ¾ cup warm water
- 3½ cups bread flour
- ½ cup mashed potatoes
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 4 Tbsp + 1 tsp vegetable or canola oil
- 1 egg + 1 beaten egg for glaze
- poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Place yeast, ¼ tsp sugar and warm water in a small bowl to proof.
- Add bread flour, mashed potatoes, sugar, salt, oil and 1 egg in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment, mix for 10-20 seconds.
- Add yeast-water mixture and change to dough hook. Mix on medium speed for 8-10 minutes, until dough is shiny, smooth and bounces back.
- Place dough in lightly greased bowl with plastic wrap over the top. Allow to rise for 1 1/2 – 2 hours.
- Remove dough and divide into 16 even pieces. Roll each piece into a rope around 2 1/2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. Place on a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat and cover again with plastic wrap. Allow to rise another 1 1/2 – 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush each bun with beaten egg. Top with poppy seeds if desired.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, until tops are just golden.
- Allow to cool, and slice down the middle.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes + 4 hours rise time
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Basics