Are you searching for a bakery-style bun that is incredibly light and airy, with a soft and fluffy interior and a golden-brown crust? These light as air buns are perfect for hamburgers, hotdogs, sandwiches, or simply enjoying with butter and jam. This article will guide you through the process of making these heavenly buns, providing you with a detailed recipe along with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfect result. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will assist you in creating these delectable buns that will impress your family and friends.
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HOW TO MAKE AIR BUNS IN 10 EASY STEPS
With the right recipe and ten easy steps, you will learn how to make air buns, even a beginner can pull off their very own golden and delicious homemade air buns right now!
Provided by cakedecorist.com
Categories Dessert
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix liquid ingredients with sugar - In a small bowl, mix warm milk, warm water, vegetable oil, and sugar then sprinkle the yeast evenly. Stir to combine, and let it sit for 5 minutes until it blooms.
- Mix flour and salt and incorporate - In another large bowl, combine flour and salt. Incorporate it evenly then make a well. Next, beat one egg, and add it to the bloomed yeast mixture. Pour the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to mix it until it comes together to form a dough.
- Pour out the dough - Pour out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth. Add more flour as much as needed, to know if the dough is ready; use the windowpane test to ensure that the gluten strands are well-developed.
- Grease a large bowl - Lightly grease a large bowl with oil and put the dough, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest for 1 hour, or until it doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough - Punch down the dough; place it on a floured surface. Knead it until the dough is smooth.
- Shape the air buns - Cut the dough into 16 portions. Form a letter "C" with your hand and let the dough rotate until it forms a ball.
- Let the dough rest - Line the baking sheet with parchment paper, place the dough balls, and cover it with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven - Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
- Egg wash the dough - Don't forget to egg wash the dough
- Bake your air buns - Bake it for 15-20 minutes or until the rolls have lightly browned and doubled in size.
MOM'S AIR BUNS (ROLLS)
This recipe for light, soft, buns did NOT come from my Mom, but it is so good that I dedicate it to all Moms who bake bread..or anyone who bakes bread for that matter! I will give the original recipe, but I admit that I now use the ABM to knead the dough, and will give instructions for this variation at the end. Preparation time is the length of time for the "dough" cycle on my bread machine. For anyone wishing to make 100% whole wheat buns,(a variation of this recipe, and equally delicious IMHO), I have submitted it as recipe #168802 with minor alterations. More tweaking...I now like Mom's 100% Whole Grain Air Buns, recipe #186744 even better for a healthier version.
Provided by Sweet Baboo
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h20m
Yield 16 buns
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix the 1/2 cup warm water, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar, and allow to proof.
- Melt the lard, and mix in sugar, salt, vinegar, and warm water. When body warm, add the proofed yeast, and beat in 1 1/2 cups flour. Let rest for 15 minutes.
- Knead in approximately 3 cups more flour.
- Let dough rise till double (approximately 2 hours).
- Deflate dough, and form into buns, any size, (I make 16 large) or loaves. Rise till double (takes approximately one hour, but depends on size/shape chosen).
- Bake buns at 350°F for approximately 20 minutes.
- For ABM, in my machine, on the "dough" cycle, I use 2 teaspoons of bread machine yeast, and I reduce the water to about 1 1/2 cups, the flour to 4 cups, adding a tad more water or flour as it kneads to get a smooth,soft ball of dough. I leave the other ingredients as posted.
AIR BUNS
There are some other air bun recipes which are the same or similar to this... but this is one my mom always made at Christmas time so I'm posting it so I don't lose it :) we eat these as part of our cold Christmas Eve dinner every year. Then we eat them with turkey after Christmas dinner! I also once accidentally used this recipe to make pizza dough... best volcano pizza ever! :) *NOTE: Prep time does not include rising time.
Provided by Dominique353
Categories Breads
Time 30m
Yield 24 buns, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine first 3 ingredients and let proof for 10 minutes.
- Mix next 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add yeast mixture to sugar-oil-water mixture.
- Mix in 8-10 cups of flour or enough to make a nice soft dough that doesn't stick to your hands.
- Put dough in a well greased container and let rise in a warm place.
- Knead down once and let rise again.
- Form into small balls (about 2" diameter or so) and place on a cookie sheet.
- Let rise again until light and fluffy.
- Bake in preheated oven 400F for 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.7, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 197.7, Carbohydrate 72.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 8.9, Protein 9
AIR-FRYER STICKY BUNS
There's nothing better than a warm sticky bun on a chilly morning, or any morning for that matter. Hot out of the air fryer, dripping with buttery-honey and lots of coconut, I'm in heaven! -Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grease two 8-in. round baking pans that fit in air fryer. Cut thawed bread dough in half; roll each half into a 10x8-in. rectangle. Combine cream cheese, coconut and orange juice concentrate; spread mixture on dough. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with long side. Cut each roll crosswise into eight slices; place in prepared pans. Cover; let rise until almost doubled, about 1 hour. , Preheat air fryer to 325°. In a microwave, melt butter and honey. Spoon 1 tablespoon butter-honey mixture over each bun. In batches, place pans in air fryer; cook until tops are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Immediately invert onto a serving plate. If desired, top with toasted coconut and orange zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
UNBELIEVABLE ROLLS
Simple dinner rolls that are easy to make. Dough is also a great base for cinnamon rolls.
Provided by SHERLIE
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Rolls and Buns
Time 2h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm milk, water, sugar and salt. Remove from heat, and mix in the eggs and yeast.
- Measure flour into a large bowl. Make a well in the flour, and pour milk mixture into it. Do not stir. Cover with a lid, and let stand for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Pour melted margarine into flour, and mix well. Add more flour if too sticky. Knead lightly. Cover, and let rise for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Shape the dough into rolls, and place on a baking sheet. Let rise again for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Bake rolls in a preheated 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) oven for 15 minutes, or until done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 225.9 mg, Sugar 7 g
TWENTY MINUTE BUNS
Very quick and simple. Nothing is better than fresh hamburger buns. This is a very sticky dough that requires very little kneading.
Provided by Debbie
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Rolls and Buns
Time 1h20m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- Add oil, 2 cups of flour and the salt; stir well to combine. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into three equal pieces. Divide each big piece into 6 small ones. Form the pieces into rounds. Place the rounds into the prepared pan. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in volume, about 20 minutes.
- Beat together the egg white and water. Gently brush the risen rolls with the egg wash and then bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 263.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
Tips:
- Use bread flour for a chewier bun.
- Add a tangzhong (or water roux) to the dough for a softer, more tender bun.
- Proof the dough in a warm place until it has doubled in size.
- Bake the buns in a preheated oven until they are golden brown.
- Let the buns cool slightly before serving.
Conclusion:
Light as air buns are a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed on their own or used to make sandwiches, burgers, or other dishes. By following these tips, you can make light as air buns that are sure to impress your family and friends.
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