Slider Buns
Easy Slider Buns recipe yields cotton-soft, fluffy, buttery buns with a crispy golden brown exterior. These amazing buns are fail-proof and beginning baker friendly. They take just a few simple ingredients you already have in your pantry.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 18 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
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- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 egg (2 oz (or 60g) with shell)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- 1
Add lukewarm water, active dry yeast, and sugar to a measuring cup and stir well. Let it sit for 10 minutes, or until foamy. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and egg, then pour in the yeast mixture. Mix well with a spatula. Using a stand mixer with a dough hook, knead the dough on high speed for 5 minutes, or until smooth.
- 2
Add the softened butter and continue kneading for 5 minutes at medium-high speed until the butter is fully incorporated and the dough becomes smooth and elastic. (If kneading by hand, it should take less than 10 minutes to achieve a smooth dough.)
- 3
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size. (You can place the dough in the microwave with a cup of hot water to create a warm environment for rising.) Transfer the dough to a clean surface and gently press it to release the air. Divide the dough into 18 equal pieces and shape each piece into a smooth ball.
- 4
Line a 10x15-inch (25 x 38 cm) baking pan with parchment paper. Place each bun in the pan, spaced 1 inch apart. Let the dough rise in the pan for 30 to 45 minutes in a warm area, or until puffy and doubled in size.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 356°F (180°C). Brush the buns with melted butter and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer the buns to a cooling rack and brush more melted butter on top while still warm. Allow the buns to cool for 5 minutes before enjoying.