Ingredients
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon melted butter for brushing the tops (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add the honey, olive oil, and salt. Stir until combined.
- Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough gently and divide it into 10 equal portions.
- Shape each portion into a bun about 5–6 inches long and place on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Cover the buns and let them rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter if desired.
- Allow the buns to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Do not add too much flour, or the buns may become dense.
- Brushing the buns with butter after baking helps keep them soft.
- Instant yeast can be substituted for active dry yeast.
- Whole wheat flour can replace half the all-purpose flour for a heartier texture.
- These buns freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Sesame or poppy seeds make a delicious topping variation.
- Shape the dough into round buns if using for burgers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
