The Ultimate Comfort Bun Recipe: Bun Simple Delight

🍞 The Ultimate Comfort Recipe: Soft & Fluffy Buns Made Simple

Easy Bun

There’s something deeply comforting about the aroma of freshly baked buns drifting through your kitchen-warm, yeasty, and inviting. These golden, pillow-soft rolls aren’t just bread; they’re edible hugs. Perfect for sandwiches, soups, or enjoying with a smear of butter, homemade buns add magic to any meal.

Whether you're a first-time baker or someone who loves working with yeast dough, this recipe is easy to follow and yields soft, fluffy, golden-brown buns that melt in your mouth.

🧂 Ingredients

Dough:

• 420 g all-purpose flour
• 170 g lukewarm water
• 28 g unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 large egg
• 50 g sugar
• 1¼ tsp salt
• 9 g instant dry yeast (about 1 tbsp)

Glaze:

• 43 g melted butter (for brushing)
• 1 egg white (mixed with 2 tbsp cold water)
• Optional: Sesame seeds for topping

🧑‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

Measure all your ingredients. In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add the egg, lukewarm water, and softened butter. Mix and knead until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. This may take about 8–10 minutes by hand or 5–6 minutes in a mixer with a dough hook.

2. First Rise

Cover the dough with a clean cloth or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm, draft-free area for 1 to 2 hours, or until it doubles in size. A slightly warm oven (turned off) works well for proofing.

3. Shape the Buns

Gently deflate the risen dough. Divide it into 6 equal pieces (or more, depending on your preferred size). Shape each piece into a smooth ball.

Place the dough balls on a greased or parchment-lined baking tray. Leave enough space between them to rise.

4. Second Rise

Cover the buns lightly with a cloth. Let them rise again for about 1 hour, or until they look soft and puffy.

Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 370°F (190°C).

5. Glaze & Topping

Brush the tops of the buns with half of the melted butter. Then apply the egg white and water mixture to give the buns a shiny finish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds for texture and flavor.

6. Bake

Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until they’re golden brown on top and sound slightly hollow when tapped at the bottom.

7. Finish & Serve

Remove from the oven and brush with the remaining melted butter for extra softness and shine. Let them cool slightly before serving.

📌 Storage Tips

These buns are best fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
To freeze, let them cool completely and place in a ziplock bag. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

💡 Bun Baking Tips

Make sure your water is warm, not hot. Hot water can kill the yeast.
For even rising, cover the dough with a damp cloth or wrap lightly with plastic.

You can flavor your buns with garlic butter, herbs, or even stuff them with cheese!

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve with soups or curries
Use as burger buns or sliders
Split and toast for breakfast sandwiches.

Spread with jam, honey, or butter as a simple treat

✅ Final Thoughts

These soft and fluffy buns are a joy to make and eat. They’re versatile, satisfying, and perfect for sharing with family or guests. Once you make them at home, you’ll never want to go back to store-bought rolls.

Whether you're serving them warm with soup or stuffing them with your favorite fillings, these buns will become a regular in your kitchen.

Enjoy your homemade bun delight! 🧈