Fluffy Carnival Buns
Delightfully fluffy homemade buns, perfect for any occasion, made with love and a touch of chaos in the kitchen.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 4 cups all-purpose flour Plus a little extra for dusting
- ¾ cup sugar Do not substitute with Splenda
- 2 packets active dry yeast Ensure it's fresh
- 1 cup milk, warm Not boiling; warm is best
- ½ cup butter, melted Avoid shortcuts here
- 2 large eggs These act as binders
- ½ teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
Optional Topping
- to taste icing sugar For dusting on top
Instructions
Preparation
- Warm the milk gently until it feels cozy but is not boiling.
- Combine the warm milk with sugar and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center.
- Pour in the yeast mixture, then add melted butter and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Baking
- Roll out the dough and cut it into desired shapes.
- Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown, approximately 15 minutes.
- Once cooled, dust with icing sugar if desired.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different shapes for the buns. They store best in an airtight container at room temperature.