Milk Bath Buns
Milk bath buns are a type of soft, enriched bread roll that is enjoyed for their tender texture and slightly sweet flavour. The name comes from the unique method of baking, where the buns are brushed with warm milk and sugar glaze prior and after the baking. This process contributes to their rich taste and soft, fluffy crumb.
Typically made with ingredients like milk, flour, sugar, butter, yeast, and eggs, milk bath buns can be served as dinner rolls, used in sliders, or enjoyed as a sweet treat. Their subtle sweetness makes them versatile for both savoury and sweet pairings. After baking, they often have a golden-brown exterior and a soft, airy interior, perfect for spreading with butter, jam, or using as a base for various toppings.
MILK BATH BUNS
By Zosia Culinary Adventures | Date: January 04, 2025
Preparation Time: 30 minutes, both restings: 3-4 hours
Baking Time: 20
Yield: 18 small buns
EQUIPMENT: Danish whisk and a 38cm x 24cm baking pan lined with parchment paper.
Ingredients: for the dough
500 g all purpose flour
20 g fresh yeast or 8 g active dry yeast
40 g granulated sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
50 g unsalted butter, melted
250 ml lukewarm milk
1 tsp pure vanilla essence
pinch of salt
Ingredients: for the glaze
150 g milk
75 g fine sugar
Instructions:
In a small bowl dissolve the yeast in ¼ cup lukewarm milk, add 1 tsp of sugar and 2 tablespoon of flour. Leave the mixture to rise in warm place for 5-10 minutes.
Mix remaining milk with eggs, sugar and vanilla extract.
Sift flour with salt into a warm bowl. Add yeast and egg mixtures. Stir well with danish whisk until all ingredients are well combined. Now, add melted butter. Keep on blending until everything comes together.
In just a minute or two, the dough will be ready to turn out onto the counter to knead.
Turn dough onto a floured counter, work the dough with your hands for 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a warm, lightly greased bowl, sprinkle surface lightly with flour, cover with a baking cloth , and leave to rise in a warm place for 2 hours or until dough has doubled in size.
Set oven to heat up at 180°C or 375°F.
Cut the dough into 18 equal pieces. Form each piece into small round buns and put them on a greased baking sheet with parchment paper. Cover and let them rise in a warm place for an hour or until double in size.
Heat milk for the glaze in a small non-stick pan over low heat. Add sugar and stir until it fully dissolves and becomes smooth.
Glaze the buns generously to ensure an even coating. Bake them in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until they become golden brown underneath and appear golden and plump on the top.
Take buns out of oven and glaze again while still hot. Cool on wire racks.
Enjoy it!
Nutrition Facts per One Bun 💖
Calories 190 | Fat 4.4 g \ Saturated Fat 2.2 g\ Cholesterol 50 mg\ Sodium 74 mg\ Total Carbohydrate 28.7g\ Dietary Fiber 1 g\
Total Sugars 7.7g\ Protein 5.6 g \ Vitamin D 6 mcg\ Calcium 39 mg\ Iron 2 mg\ Potassium 88 mg