Best 6 Big Batch Buns Recipes

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If you're looking to make a big batch of buns that are perfect for any occasion, look no further! Whether you're feeding a crowd, packing lunches, or simply love having fresh buns on hand, this article has you covered. We've gathered the best recipes for big batch buns, from classic dinner rolls and hamburger buns to sweet cinnamon buns and everything in between.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BIG-BATCH DINNER ROLLS



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Here's a home-baked roll you can make for every holiday. Just mix, knead, shape and par-bake, then pop 'em in the freezer. They're ready to finish baking when guests are on their way. -Mary Jane Henderson, Salem, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons salt
10 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine milk, shortening, sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 2-1/2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 48 balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes., Preheat oven to 375°. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Freeze option: Partially bake rolls at 325° for 10 minutes. Freeze cooled partially baked rolls in an airtight container. To use, bake frozen rolls on greased baking sheets at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BIG BATCH BUNS



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My mother and I used to whip this up and make all kinds of things: bread, cinnamon rolls, bread sticks, roll little balls of dough in cinnamon and sugar and fry them, roll little balls in melted butter then coat with cinnamon and sugar and put them in a bundt pan for coffee cake....anything we could think of. (and I mean we'd make all those things out of one recipe - that's why it's called Big Batch Buns!!) We'd get one thing baking in the oven and then ask, "what else should we make?" We'd spend all day baking. Ahhh, great memories. I honestly have to say; servings, prep and baking time are a total guess. It depends what you make and how many things you make. :-)

Provided by HeatherN

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 cups water, very warm
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup dry yeast
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/3 cups dry milk
1/8 cup salt
1 cup salad oil
2 cups flour
2 1/2 cups hot water

Steps:

  • Mix the 1 3/4 cup water, sugar and yeast in a large container and let sit to raise.
  • Mix the 3/4 cup sugar, dry milk, salt, oil, flour and hot water.
  • Stir both mixtures together and add flour as needed to make dough that is not sticky. (This will be at least 8 cups, maybe more!).
  • Kneed for 15 minutes until dough is elastic (this is where the fun family time comes in - let each kid kneed for 5 minutes -- ) Place in a LARGE oiled bowl, cover and place in warm, draft free area to rise. (We always used the large - 32 cup - Tupperware bowl with the lid sealed on. When the lid pops off, it's ready to punch down.).
  • Punch down and separate, divide and create!
  • Basic baking instructions are to bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

GIANT CINNAMON ROLLS



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I've tried several cinnamon roll recipes and my husband always asks me to go back to this one. I love taking these to friends and family while they are still warm. They're always well received. It makes a big batch of large cinnamon rolls but they'll be eaten, guaranteed. I top each warm roll generously with frosting but I still usually have some leftover. You might want to reduce the amount you make. Just a suggestion. Note: I just made these last night as I haven't made them in quite awhile. I did a few things a little differently. First, I am getting better at working with bread dough that is very soft. A softer dough produces a lighter roll. Secondly, I baked them in glass pans. Glass pans are the only way to go. The brown sugar filling carmelized and the bottoms and sides of the rolls were a lovely golden brown. Last night, I enjoyed the best cinnamon roll I have EVER tasted. It was the combination of a light but thick roll, carmelized filling, and a warm ooey gooey cream cheese frosting. Be sure to watch the rolls carefully and do not overbake! It might take a few tries to figure out how much time and what temperature works best. PLEASE TRY!

Provided by Delish

Categories     Breads

Time 2h15m

Yield 28-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups warm water
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons yeast
2 tablespoons salt
2 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
13 cups flour
1 cup butter, melted
2 cups packed light brown sugar
4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast and warm water in a very large mixing bowl for about 5 minutes.
  • Add sugar and stir. Stir in lightly beaten eggs and oil.
  • Gradually mix in flour and salt to liquid mixture. You might not need entire amount of flour. Add enough until dough begins to move away from sides of bowl and is soft but manageable.
  • Cover dough and let rise until doubled.
  • Punch dough down and divide in half. Roll out one half into a rectangle.
  • Combine filling ingredients except raisins. Spread evenly over rectangle with rubber spatula. Sprinkle evenly with raisins if desired.
  • Roll up dough, beginning at long end. Pinch ends to seal. Using thread or dental floss, slice into rolls, about 14. Place cut side down in a greased pan.
  • Repeat with remaining half of dough and filling.
  • Cover and let rise until doubled.
  • Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes. Time varies from oven to oven. Check at earliest time to prevent over browning.
  • For frosting, beat together softened cream cheese and butter.
  • Beat in milk and vanilla.
  • Gradually beat in powdered sugar; beating until smooth.
  • Generously frost warm rolls, about 5 minutes after removing from oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 623.9, Carbohydrate 80.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 35.4, Protein 7.4

SOFT SANDWICH BUNS (DOUGH HOOK MIXER VERSION)



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My entire family absolutely loves these buns with sloppy joes. They hold their shape and don't fall apart when combined with the 'juiciness' of the sloppy joes. I'm not going to buy sandwich buns again. They couldn't compare to these.

Provided by pixelkate

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Rolls and Buns

Time 3h10m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ¼ cups milk (70 to 80 degrees F)
¼ cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup bread flour
1 egg, beaten
1 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
2 ¾ cups bread flour
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Combine milk, sugar, butter, and salt in small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until butter melts. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.
  • Combine 1 cup bread flour, egg, yeast, and milk mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook; beat at lowest speed for 1 minute. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes. Add 2 3/4 cups bread flour; mix at next-to-lowest speed until dough cleans sides of bowl and sticks to dough hook, about 2 minutes.
  • Place in lightly greased bowl, cover, and let raise in warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
  • Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface, punch down to get out air bubbles, and shape into rolls, placing rolls onto 2 lightly greased baking sheets. Cover with waxed paper and let rise for another 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Brush tops of buns with melted butter. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 21.6 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 156.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

BIG BATCH HOMEMADE BREAD



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"WE BAKED at least two batches of bread each week for our family of six. We also spent hours (or so it seemed) churning the butter to spread on it, which we especially loved to do while it was still warm. Fried chicken never tasted quite as good without homemade bread-and-butter sandwiches."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 4 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
4-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons salt
1/4 cup canola oil
12 to 12-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, salt and oil; stir until dissolved. Add half the flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough that cleans the bowl. Turn onto a floured surface. Knead 8-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Punch dough down. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes., Divide dough into four parts and shape into loaves. Place in four greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30-45 minutes. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans and allow to cool on wire racks. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 1g fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BATTER BUNS



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My little sister is into using our family cookbook. She surprises me all the time with her expertise at using yeast.

Provided by Cindy Carnes

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
½ cup shortening, melted and cooled slightly
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in shortening, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; beat well. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape sides of bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Grease 12 muffin cups. Spoon in batter until cups are half full. Let rise in warm place until batter reaches top of the cup, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from pans and brush tops with melted butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 402.7 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you save time and ensure that you have everything you need.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your buns the best flavor and texture. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Activate your yeast properly: Active dry yeast needs to be activated in warm water before it can be used. Be sure to follow the instructions on the package of yeast you are using.
  • Knead the dough properly: Kneading the dough develops the gluten, which gives the buns their chewy texture. Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place: The dough needs to rise in a warm place in order to double in size. You can place the dough in a warm oven (turned off) or in a sunny spot in your kitchen.
  • Shape the buns: Once the dough has risen, you can shape the buns into any shape you like. Common shapes include round buns, hamburger buns, and hot dog buns.
  • Bake the buns until they are golden brown: Bake the buns in a preheated oven until they are golden brown. The baking time will vary depending on the size and shape of the buns.

Conclusion:

These big batch bun recipes are perfect for feeding a crowd or for freezing for later. With a little planning and effort, you can make delicious, homemade buns that are sure to please everyone.

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