Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, preferably that of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, stir yeast and honey into warm water. Let sit for 5-10 minutes or until bubbles form and mixture starts to foam. This tells you that the yeast is alive and kicking.

Step 2

Place butter into microwave safe bowl and cook on high until completely melted. Remove and set aside to cool.

Step 3

Pour milk, 1 egg and cooled but still melted butter into stand mixer bowl with yeast and stir together to incorporate.

Step 4

Next, add salt and 2 cups of the flour and knead until flour has been incorporated. With mixer on low, add in remaining flour bit by bit to get the consistency you want: slightly tacky, but when you touch it, it doesn't stick to your hands.

Step 5

Once you reach this stage, knead on low for 5-6 minutes. The dough should be smooth and easy to work with and the bowl should be mostly clean!

Step 6

Grease dough and bowl; cover and let rise 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 7

Punch down dough, pinch off and form into 18 small dough balls the size of golf balls.

Step 8

Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Let dough rise another 30-60 minutes.

Step 9

In a small bowl, beat remaining egg with 2 tablespoons of water. Brush tops of the buns and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 10

Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Use as desired.