Homemade Hot Dog Buns

Submitted by ellie3763

"preparation time does not include 2 total hours of rising time"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 9 buns
• Serves: 9

ingredients

• 14.79 ml sugar
• 12.32 ml active dry yeast (1 packet or 1/4 ounce)
• 59.14 ml warm water (105-110F)
• 236.59 ml warm milk (105-110F)
• 9.85 ml vegetable oil
• 9.85 ml salt
• 828.06 ml all-purpose flour
• 1 egg white (for egg wash)

directions

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine sugar, yeast and warm water. Stir to dissolve and let set until bubbly, about 5 minutes.
2. Add in milk, vegetable oil and salt.
3. With the mixer on a low speed with the dough hook attached, gradually add the flour.
4. Once 3 cups have been incorporated, add the remaining flour a tablespoon at a time until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
5. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 2-4 minutes, until smooth and supple. The dough should be soft, but not sticky.
6. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled, 1-1 1/2 hours.
7. Gently remove the dough from its bowl onto a floured surface. Divide it into 9 equal pieces.
8. Shape into rolls. You want them to be the proportions of a fat cigar (slightly larger though) -- don't worry, they will expand when baking.
9. Place hot dog buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover with a dishtowel. Let them rise for 30 minutes.
10. Preheat oven to 400°F.
11. Brush buns with egg white and bake for 20 minutes.
12. Remove to a rack to cool before slicing.