Buns
Description
The recipe won't take much time. What defines the bun dough is its consistency. It ends up slightly softer than standard yeast dough. Even so it's easy to work with—the dough is very pliable. Serve cool or lightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
Boil the peeled carrot until tender. Measure out one glass of the cooking liquid. Cool it to 36–38 °C.
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Step 3
Grate the carrot twice on a fine grater. Measure out 2 heaping tablespoons.
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Step 4
Pour warm carrot decoction into a bowl. Add sugar, salt, and yeast. Stir thoroughly until smooth.
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Step 5
Add part of the flour and grated carrot. Stir to combine.
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Step 6
Add the remaining flour and vegetable oil. Mix first with a spoon, then knead by hand. If the dough seems a bit runny, add a couple of tablespoons of flour and knead well again.
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Step 7
The finished dough is soft and supple. Shape it into a ball and place it in a bowl greased with vegetable oil. Cover with a towel and leave for 1.5 hours in a warm place.
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Step 8
When the time is up, the dough will rise and start to slump. It is ready for shaping.
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Step 9
Divide the dough into 10 portions.
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Step 10
Round each portion.
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Step 11
Arrange the portions on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a towel and leave for 15 minutes. Then brush with egg and bake in an oven preheated to 200°C for 15–20 minutes.
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Step 12
The finished buns have a beautiful golden-brown color. Let the baked goods cool, then serve with your favorite dishes or drinks.