Hamburger or Hotdog Buns

Next step in my homemade breads project. There is something very satisfying about making every element in a dish.

Hamburger or Hotdog Buns
Adapted from Allrecipes

Makes 8 hamburger or 12 hotdog buns

• 2 1/4 tsp yeast

1/2 cup warm water
2 tbsp sugar

• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 4 1/2 cups flour
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• Combine the yeast, water, and sugar. Let sit 10 minutes.
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• Add to milk, melted butter, salt, and egg.
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• Put the flour in a stand mixer with the dough hook attached.
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• Add liquids and mix.
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• Let machine knead for 5 minutes. If dough is sticky, add flour 1 tbsp at a time.
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• For hamburger buns:
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• Cut into 8 equal pieces. Roll into a smooth ball. Place on a lightly sprayed baking sheet and press down lightly into a flatter disk.
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• For hot dog buns:
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• Cut into 12 equal pieces and roll into about 5 inch long logs.  Place on a lightly sprayed baking sheet and press down lightly to flatten.
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• Cover and let rise 30-35 minutes.
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• Bake at 400 degrees for 12-17 minutes until golden brown.
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• Let cool completely and store in a bag 
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