Step 1

Grease a baking tray and set aside.

Step 2

Add the sugar, milk and yeast to the TM bowl and warm on Speed 1, 37 degrees for 1 minute.

Step 3

Add the butter, salt, flour and 1 egg.

Step 4

Mix on Speed 7 for 10 seconds.

Step 5

Knead on interval speed for 3 minutes.

Step 6

Knead the dough into a ball on a lightly floured surface.

Step 7

Place into the Thermoserver or a bowl, cover with a tea towel and place into a warm area to prove for 30 minutes (by this time the dough should have doubled in size).

Step 8

Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces (for larger buns) or 20 equal pieces (for mini buns).

Step 9

Shape into buns and into the baking tray.

Step 10

Leave for a further 20 minutes.

Step 11

Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius.

Step 12

Whisk the egg whites and water together with a fork and then brush over the top of the buns.

Step 13

Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 14

Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes (cooking time will depend on the size of your buns).

Step 15

The buns are ready when they are golden brown.

Step 16

Leave in the baking tray for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.