Directions
- 1Add instant yeast to warm water, stir, and set aside to bubble.
- 2Add sugar and olive oil to the yeast mixture and stir again.
- 3Whisk a room temperature egg and add it to the yeast mixture.
- 4Add salt to the mixture and stir.
- 5Transfer the mixture to a KitchenAid mixer with the dough hook attached.
- 6Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, while mixing slowly on low speed. Spoon the flour into the measuring cup instead of scooping it.
- 7Knead the dough in the mixer until smooth, elastic, and slightly sticky.
- 8Lightly flour a surface and place the dough on it.
- 9Shape the dough into a ball and divide it into eight equal pieces for eight buns (or ten or twelve for smaller buns or sliders).
- 10Place the bun dough balls on a greased baking sheet or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 11Cover the buns with a dish towel and let them rise in a warm place for about 20 minutes (or use the bread proof setting on your oven).
- 12Bake at 425°F for 8 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp instant yeast
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 0.33 cup olive oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cups bread flour
Equipment
mixing bowlwhiskmeasuring cupsKitchenAid stand mixer with dough hookbaking sheetparchment paperdish towel
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