Onion Buns
2014-07-05- Yield : 8 - 12 buns
Mix this up by machine or by hand for an easy and very tasty variation on plain white buns. These are requested often in our house.
Ingredients
- 1 1/8 cups water
- 1 tsp. molasses
- 1 1/2 tbsp. butter
- 2 2/3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 1/4 tsps. dry active yeast
- 1/3 cup fine chopped onion
- 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, oregano, summer savory, crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsps. sunflower seeds (optional)
- 2 tbsps. melted butter for brushing tops (optional)
Method
Step 1
Add ingredients to machine as recommended by manufacturer reserving melted butter and sunflower seeds.
Step 2
Use dough setting and press start.
Step 3
At end of cycle, remove from pan to floured surface. Divide into 8 - 12 buns. (8 will give you hamburger sized, 12 for dinner rolls).
Step 4
Shape into buns and place on lightly greased baking sheet.
Step 5
Place in oven with light on and door closed until doubled in size.
Step 6
Remove and heat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 7
While waiting for oven to heat up, brush bun tops with melted butter and sprinkle with sunflower seeds.
Step 8
Bake until golden on top and hollow sounding when tapped on the bottom (between 12 - 16 minutes)