Potato Puff Buns
Soft, fluffy, and irresistibly golden, these homemade Potato Puff Buns are the ultimate addition to your bread-baking repertoire. Infused with the subtle creaminess of mashed potatoes, these tender, pillowy buns boast a unique texture that sets them apart from traditional dinner rolls. The recipe combines simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, butter, and eggs, while the mashed potatoes add a moist, airy quality to the dough. Perfectly brushed with an egg wash for a glossy finish, these buns bake up beautifully golden and are ideal for everything from casual family dinners to holiday feasts. With their easy-to-follow steps and universal appeal, Potato Puff Buns are sure to become a crowd favorite. Serve them warm with butter or as the base for sliders and sandwiches, and savor the comforting charm of homemade bread. Keywords: potato buns, homemade bread recipe, fluffy dinner rolls, easy potato bread, golden puff buns.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Mashed potatoes (plain, smooth, and cooled)
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 large Egg
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
- 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon Water (for egg wash)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, heat the milk and butter together just until the butter is melted. Allow to cool slightly until warm but not hot.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed potatoes, egg, and salt. Add the milk and butter mixture and stir to combine.
Add the foamy yeast mixture to the bowl and stir well.
Gradually add the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Once the dough becomes too thick to stir, transfer it to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, adding flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
Cover the shaped buns with a kitchen towel and let them rise again for 30-40 minutes, until puffy and nearly doubled in size.
While the buns are rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water for the egg wash. Brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash for a golden finish.
Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Remove the buns from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2072 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.3 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 478 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 3171 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 357.7 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 61.2 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 1321 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
