Flour City Buns

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Servings: 24 Difficulty: Advanced
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Soft, slightly sweet homemade dinner rolls perfect for burgers or sandwiches
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Flour City Buns

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 24 Calories: 2409.2

Description

These Flour City Buns are the ultimate homemade comfort food, offering a soft, pillowy texture with a subtle sweetness that complements savory meals perfectly. Made with a rich combination of sugar, margarine, and eggs, these buns rise beautifully to create a tender crumb and a lightly golden crust. They are incredibly versatile, serving as the ideal base for juicy hamburgers, hot dogs, or simply enjoyed warm with butter. While they require a bit of patience for rising, the process is straightforward and rewarding. These buns bring a nostalgic, homemade quality to any table, making them a favorite for weekend cooking projects or special family dinners.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large heat-proof bowl, combine the sugar and softened margarine.
  2. Pour the boiling water over the sugar and margarine mixture and beat well until smooth; allow to cool to lukewarm temperature.
  3. Stir the beaten eggs into the cooled sugar-water mixture.
  4. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in the warm water and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  5. Add the yeast mixture to the egg mixture.
  6. Add the salt and flour, mixing in 1 cup at a time until a soft dough forms.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  8. Place the dough in a greased large bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  9. Punch down the dough and divide into 24 equal pieces.
  10. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and place on greased baking sheets.
  11. Cover the shaped buns and let rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
  12. Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (177ðC).
  13. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  14. Remove from oven and let cool on wire racks for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2409.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.7g46%
Saturated Fat 8.2g41%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 5970.6mg249%
Total Carbohydrate 467.0g156%
Dietary Fiber 20.9g84%
Sugars 32.0g
Protein 59.9g120%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Store cooled buns in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a warm oven before serving.

Substitutions: You can substitute butter for margarine for a richer flavor. Ensure the water used for yeast is not too hot, as it will kill the yeast.

Tip: If the dough feels too sticky, add a tablespoon of flour at a time. If too dry, add a tablespoon of water.

Variation: Brush tops with melted butter immediately after baking for a softer crust and richer taste.

Keywords: bread, buns, rolls, yeast, baking, american, dinner rolls, hamburger buns, homemade, soft, sweet, flour, margarine, eggs, yeast dough, sandwich bread
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