Recipes

Homemade Garlic Buns: A Tasty Twist on Traditional Bread

Elevate your bread game with these homemade garlic buns, offering a delicious and aromatic alternative to regular bread. Perfectly soft with a delightful hint of garlic, these buns are ideal for dinner parties, as a side to your favorite pasta, or simply to enjoy on their own. Let’s get baking!

Ingredients:

For the Buns:

  • 400g (3 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 50g (1/4 cup) sugar
  • 5g (1 tsp) salt
  • 7g dry yeast
  • 250ml (1 cup) lukewarm milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 55g (1/4 cup) butter, softened
  • 8g (1 tbsp.) minced garlic

For the Garlic Butter:

  • 8g (1 tbsp.) minced garlic
  • 1g (2 tsp) dried parsley
  • 55g (1/3 cup) salted butter, melted

Method:

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and dry yeast. Add the lukewarm milk and egg to the dry ingredients. Using a mixer, knead the dough for about 5 minutes. Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
  2. Add Butter and Garlic: Incorporate the softened butter and minced garlic into the dough. Continue kneading until you achieve an elastic and smooth texture.
  3. First Rising: Transfer the dough to a greased bowl and cover it. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
  4. Shape the Buns: After the dough has risen, transfer it to a floured work surface. Shape it into a square and divide it into 25 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and let them rest, covered, for 15 minutes.
  5. Second Rising: Slightly degas the dough balls by tucking in the edges and place them in a greased baking mold. Cover and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  6. Prepare the Garlic Butter: While the buns are rising, prepare the garlic butter by mixing minced garlic, dried parsley, and melted butter in a bowl.
  7. Baking: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Once the buns have risen, brush the tops with the prepared garlic butter. Bake them for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Final Touch: When the buns are still warm, brush them again with garlic butter for an extra layer of flavor.

Serving Suggestions:
These garlic buns are incredibly versatile. Serve them warm as a side to soups, salads, or pasta dishes. They’re also great for soaking up sauces or as a base for sliders and mini sandwiches.

Nutritional Information (per bun):

  • Calories: 120
  • Protein: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fat: 4g
  • Sodium: 150mg

Homemade garlic buns are a delightful and flavorful addition to any meal. Their soft, fluffy texture combined with the aromatic garlic butter makes them irresistible. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply want to elevate your meal, these buns are sure to impress. Happy baking!

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