Slider Buns

5 from 7 votes

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 Time20

Cook Time15

Additional Time1 30

Total Time2 5

Course: Bread

Cuisine: American Recipes

Keyword: Slider buns

Servings: pieces

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

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.
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.)
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.
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.
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.

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Notes

Recipe source: Tasty

Always check the expiration date of the yeast you're using. The buns won't be high and fluffy if the yeast is expired.

Activate the dry yeast by mixing it with sugar and lukewarm water, stir well, and sit for 10 minutes until foamy. If it doesn't froth up, get a new pack of active dry yeast for the recipe.
To make the buns the exact same size, divide and weight them before shaping.
Generously brush the buns with melted butter before and after baking. It helps to create a perfect crispy golden brown exterior in the oven.

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