Sugar-Free Homemade Soft Bread Buns
Transform your bread-making skills with these *Sugar-Free Homemade Soft Bread Buns*—a perfect combination of wholesome and indulgent. Made with a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour, these buns achieve the ideal balance of soft texture and earthy flavor, all without the need for added sugar. Unsweetened applesauce replaces sugar, lending a subtle natural sweetness and a boost of moisture to the dough. With warm milk, melted butter, and olive oil contributing to their pillowy softness, each bun rises to perfection for a light, airy crumb. These versatile, golden-brown buns are perfect for sandwiches, burgers, or dipping into soups and stews. Whether you’re looking for a healthy bread alternative or simply want to bake from scratch, this easy recipe combines simplicity with unbeatable taste. They’re ready to enjoy in just over 2 hours—warm, fresh, and utterly irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 grams Whole wheat flour
- 240 grams All-purpose flour
- 8 grams Salt
- 10 grams Instant yeast
- 60 grams Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large Egg, lightly beaten
- 240 milliliters Warm milk
- 60 grams Unsalted butter, melted
- 15 milliliters Olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour.
Add the salt and instant yeast to the flour mixture and stir to evenly distribute.
In another bowl, mix the warm milk, melted butter, and olive oil.
Add the unsweetened applesauce and the beaten egg to the wet ingredients and mix well.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients gradually, stirring as you combine them until a dough begins to form.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air.
Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a round bun.
Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover them with a towel, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) during the second rise.
Brush the tops of the buns lightly with milk or an egg wash for a shiny finish.
Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.0 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.8 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 337 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 3342 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 381.0 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.2 g | 140% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 76.1 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 474 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 22.0 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 1840 mg | 39% | |
*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.
