Who doesn't love fluffy milk bread buns? As a home baker with years of experience, I've perfected this quick recipe shared by my trusted local baker. These homemade buns far surpass store-bought options like Pasquier—no excessive sweetness or heaviness here. Just light, moist perfection for wholesome breakfasts.
I've been making them for months, and they're a game-changer. Here's how to bake super soft milk bread buns at home in minutes. Watch the magic unfold:
Contents
- Ingredients
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Results
- Expert Tips for Perfect Buns
Ingredients
- 500 g flour
- 250 ml milk
- 2 eggs
- 40 g butter, cut into small cubes
- 35 g caster sugar
- 1.5 sachets of yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pastry robot (stand mixer)
- Pastry brush
- Fork and knife
- Tea towel
- Parchment paper
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep time: 40 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Yields: 12 buns
- Combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in the bowl of your stand mixer.
- Start the mixer on the lowest speed.
- Warm the milk for 30 seconds and gradually add it.
- Mix for 3 minutes.
- With the mixer running, add 1 egg and the butter cubes.
- Knead for another minute.
- Increase to speed 2 and knead for 8 minutes.
- Cover the bowl with a tea towel and let rise for 1 hour at room temperature.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface; gently press down with your palms.
- Flip and flatten until soft and smooth.
- Divide into 12 equal balls and shape into sausages or rolls.
- Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let rise again for 40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Beat the second egg with a fork.
- Brush each bun with egg wash.
- Score two lines on top of each with a sharp knife.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven; cool 5 minutes before handling.
- Cool on a damp tea towel.
Results
Voilà! Your individual milk bread buns are ready. Easy, nutritious, and irresistibly delicious.
Savor them at breakfast or as a snack with honey, jam, butter, or your favorite spread.
Storage tip: Keep in a tea towel inside an airtight container. For convenience, bake extras and freeze—they thaw beautifully with a quick oven warm-up.
Expert Tips for Perfect Homemade Milk Bread Buns
- A stand mixer like Thermomix, Companion, or bread machine simplifies kneading, but hand-kneading works well with thorough effort.
- Use bread molds for uniform shapes.
- Add chocolate chips, pearl sugar, or pralines for variety.
- For savory buns, skip sugar, add extra salt, top with sesame seeds—ideal for burgers or hot dogs New York-style.
