French buns
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. I'm telling you, it can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the ingredients, let's get started. It's best to take the butter out of the refrigerator in advance so that it becomes soft, or heat it in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
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Step 2
2. Immediately prepare the cream for the buns. To do this, combine the soft butter with sugar, starch, and poppy seeds. Mix with a fork.
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Step 3
3. The result should be a soft, smooth cream. No mixer is needed; everything blends easily with a fork or spoon.
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Step 4
4. Now let's prepare the dough. In a bowl, combine warm milk with yeast and dissolve the yeast. Add sugar, soft butter, and eggs, then mix well.
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Step 5
5. Add the sifted flour. Knead a soft and pliable dough. Do not add too much flour, about 3-3.5 cups, so that the buns turn out soft.
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Step 6
6. Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1 cm. Spread with cream, leaving a small border around the edges.
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Step 7
7. Carefully roll into a log. Using a sharp knife, slice into pieces of your desired thickness. However, avoid making them too thick.
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Step 8
8. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease it with butter or vegetable oil. Place the buns cut-side down. Cover with a towel and let rise for 35–40 minutes.
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Step 9
9. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees, then reduce the temperature to 180 and place the buns to bake. Time - 15-20 minutes, adjust according to your oven; I have an electric one.
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Step 10
10. Cool the finished buns and enjoy!