Bath buns
Description
You can make these buns plain or with a filling—for example with raisins, dried apricots, or walnuts. It is best to serve them at the table once they have cooled. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Crack the egg into a bowl, add salt and sugar, and mix.
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Step 3
Pour in warm milk, water, and melted butter.
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Step 4
Add dry yeast and mix.
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Step 5
Add top-grade flour.
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Step 6
Knead the dough.
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Step 7
Leave it for an hour in a warm place, covering the bowl with plastic wrap.
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Step 8
Punch down the risen dough, place it on a silicone mat, and roll it out into a rectangular sheet.
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Step 9
Fold one edge toward the centre, then the other. Cut the resulting roll into pieces.
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Step 10
Place the buns on the baking sheet.
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Step 11
Pour the remaining milk into the saucepan and add the sugar. Bring the glaze to a boil.
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Step 12
Brush the buns with milk glaze. You can also sprinkle sugar on top.
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Step 13
Bake them in an oven preheated to 190 degrees for 25–35 minutes.
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Step 14
Bath buns are ready!