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Milk Bun
Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
 

Soft and fluffy milk buns

Course: Breakfast, dinner
Cuisine: International
Keyword: Bun, bun recipe, soft bun
Author: Sivagami Meganathan
Ingredients
  • 300 ml Warm milk
  • 1 tsp Yeast
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 3 cups Maida
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 tsp Butter
  • 2 tsp Milk
  • 1 tsp Butter to grease & apply on top
Instructions

  1. In a bowl add 300 ml of warm milk.

  2. Add 2 tsp sugar and 1 tsp active dry yeast.

  3. Mix well and keep it aside for 5 minutes.

  4. In a wide bowl add 3 cups all-purpose flour/maida.

  5. Add 1 tsp of salt and mix.

  6. Milk mixture gets foamy on top, add it with flour.

  7. Knead the dough, add 3 tsp softened butter.

  8. Knead for 10 minutes & make a soft and satiny dough.

  9. Grease the bowl, place dough, cover, and keep it in a warm place for at least 1 hour.

  10. Dough doubled in size.

  11. Punch down and knead for 1 more minute.

  12. Pinch off and make 9 even-sized balls.

  13. Roll into a ball smoothly without any cracks.

  14. Grease a baking pan.

  15. Place the dough balls in 1- inch distance.

  16. Cover and let rise until doubled or keep it for 30 minutes.

  17. Once done, brush with milk on top.

  18. Preheat the oven to 180F/360C, place the dough.

  19. Bake for 35 - 40 minutes.

  20. Once done, apply melted butter on top.

  21. Cooldown and serve.

Recipe Notes
  • You can use maida or all-purpose flour.
  • You can also add one egg while kneading.
  • Mix the active dry yeast with warm milk, neither with hot milk nor with cool milk.
  • You can add more sugar, for a mild sweetness in the bread.
  • You can also add 2 tsp milk powder, along with the flour.
  • You can also use it as a small sandwich bun.