Slider Buns

 These are so soft and fluffy.    Great for a dinner roll or a slider bun.  Top with sesame seeds to make it even better.

SLIDER BUNS

(makes 12)

Ingredients:

*1 cup warm milk (240 ml)

*2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (7 g)

*2 tablespoons granulated sugar (30 g)

*2 tablespoons butter, softened (40 g)

*1 large egg

*3/12 cups bread flour (437 g)

*1/2 teaspoon salt (7 g)

Directions:

~In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup warm milk, 2/14 teaspoons active dry yeast, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1 large egg.

~Stir and allow to sit until mixture foams (5-10 minutes).

~In a large mixing bowl, stir 3 1/2 cups bread flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt together.

~Add yeast mixture to flour mixture and combine until well mixed.

~Knead dough until smooth and elastic (8-10 minutes if using a mixer, closer to 15 minutes if doing it by hand).

~Shape dough into a ball.

~Place dough into a large greased bowl, and cover with a damp clean cloth or plastic wrap.

~Allow dough to double in size about 1 hour.

~Transfer dough into a lightly floured surface and shape dough into a log.

~Divide dough into 12 equal pieces.

~Shape each piece into a tight ball and place on a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.

~Cover with a clean damp cloth or plastic wrap  until double in size (about 45-60 minutes).

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

~Gently brush each roll with an egg wash (1 egg white & 1teaspoon water).

~Top with sesame seeds or poppy seeds if you choose.

~Bake for 13-15 minutes.