Two Hour Buns
Soft, fluffy, and ready in just two hours, these homemade buns are a game-changer for busy bakers! Perfect for dinner rolls, sandwiches, or as a snack, this recipe for Two Hour Buns combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast to create delicately golden tops with a pillowy texture inside. With minimal kneading and two quick rise times, this recipe is approachable for beginners and delivers bakery-style results in a fraction of the time. Serve them warm, brushed with melted butter for extra richness, and watch them disappear at family dinners, holiday feasts, or casual gatherings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Warm water
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cups Vegetable oil
- 5.5 cups All-purpose flour
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water mixture and let it sit for 10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
Add salt and vegetable oil to the bowl, and then gradually stir in 3 cups of flour using a wooden spoon or a mixer with a dough hook until a sticky dough forms.
Continue adding the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and is soft but not sticky.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and allow it to rise in a warm, draft-free area for 30–45 minutes or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and divide it into 24 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place them on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced evenly apart.
Cover the shaped buns with a towel and let them rise for another 20–30 minutes until puffed up.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. For a softer crust, brush the tops with melted butter immediately after baking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.1 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2376 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 607.3 g | 221% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.4 g | ||
| Protein | 71.8 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 31.0 mg | 172% | |
| Potassium | 898 mg | 19% | |
*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.
