Brat Buns

Yield
18
item(s)
Prep time
2.5 hrs
Cook time
10-12 min
Oven temp
400
Ingredients
  • 245 g (1 c) milk
  • 117 g (1/2 c) water
  • 1/4 c butter
  • 540 g (4.5 c) all-purpose flour
  • 1 (.25 ounce or 2 1/4 tsp) package instant yeast
  • 2 T white sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • Melted butter (for brushing)
  • Sesame seeds (optional)

Halved w/ sourdough starter

  • 122 g  milk
  • 140 g sourdough starter
  • 200 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 T butter
  • 1 1/8 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 T white sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 egg (probably will need extra flour to balance hydration)
  • melted butter (for brushing)
Directions
  1. In a small saucepan, heat milk, water and butter until very warm, 120 degrees F (50 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together 1 3/4 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Mix milk mixture into flour mixture, and then mix in egg. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  3. Place dough in a bowl, covered with plastic wrap, and let rise for one hour.
  4. Divide dough into 16 – 18 pieces. Shape each piece into a 6×4 inch rectangle. Starting with the longer side, roll up tightly, and pinch edges and ends to seal. Let rise about 20 to 25 minutes.
  5. Lightly brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with sesame seeds (if desired). Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Additional Notes

Enriched dough makes these brat buns really tasty.