Needed a dinner idea today and of course we had hotdogs but no buns. Instead of loading a baby up to run to they grocery for one item I decided to make buns from scratch. They had a nice crust, with enough tooth but easy to bite through and a soft pillowy center. They were perfect for hotdogs but would also pair well with a meatball sandwich or basically any sandwich. Can also be shaped into hamburger buns.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 2 tablespoon sugar
• 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons melted butter

Directions:

• In the bowl of a stand mixer add the sugar and yeast. Stir in the warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes. You want the mixture to become frothy, ensuring the yeast is active.

• While waiting for yeast to bloom combine the flour and salt. After 5 minutes add flour mixture, 1 egg and the 3 tablespoons of melted butter to the bowl of the mixer.
• Mix until combined. Will be slightly wet. Let dough rest in the bowl of the mixer covered for 5 minutes.
• On a floured surface knead the dough for 5 minutes. Form into a ball and place in a lightly greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
• Let dough rise in a warm area for 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes punch dough down and on a lightly floured surface dived into 8 equal pieces and roll to 6 inches long.
• Place on a parchment lined pan and brush with an egg wash. Cover and let rise for 15 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F add and bake for 12-15 minutes.