Homemade Buns in the Bread Maker

Step 1

Add all ingredients, except butter to the pan of bread machine, in the order advised by the manufacturer's direction. For mine, it is milk, egg, sugar and salt in the bottom, followed by flour and then yeast at the top.

Step 2

Select DOUGH setting on bread maker.

Step 3

When the dough cycle is done, turn out onto a floured surface.

Step 4

Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces (I like to weigh the dough and then divide by This gives me the weight for each dough ball)

Step 5

Form each dough ball by rolling lightly into a ball and then stretching the top and pinching it underneath.

Step 6

Place dough balls on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with the melted butter.

Step 7

Cover with plastic wrap and a clean tea towel. Let rise until doubled, about 1-2 hours.

Step 8

Bake at 350F for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown on top.

Step 9

Store in a sealed container at room temperature for 2-3 days.