Mom's Homemade Buns

Soft dinner rolls from butter, sugar, and 6–7 cups flour. First rise about 1½ hours, then shape 20–24 buns.

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Mom's Homemade Buns
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30 min Prep Time
20 min Cook Time
~3 hrs Total Time
20–24 Buns

Proof the Yeast

  • ½ cup warm water (105–110°F)
  • 1 tablespoon instant or active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Dough

  • 2 cups warm water
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 6–7 cups all-purpose flour (or part whole wheat)
  • Salted butter, optional, for brushing

Instructions

  1. Whisk the ½ cup warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Sit 10 minutes until bubbly.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the 2 cups warm water, melted butter, ⅓ cup sugar, and salt. Stir in the yeast mixture.
  3. Add flour 1 cup at a time until the dough comes together and pulls from the sides — smooth and slightly tacky, not stiff. Usually 6–7 cups.
  4. Put the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1½ hours.
  5. Punch down. Shape 20–24 balls, pinch the seams, and set on a parchment-lined sheet. Rise 30–90 minutes until doubled.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes until light golden. Brush with melted butter if you want.