Serving Details
- Yields: 12 buns
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Recipe Description
Rich, buttery, and slightly sweet, these Belgian buns are a decadent treat. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Pearl sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, melted butter, beaten egg, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 10-12 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a ball and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cover the buns with a damp cloth and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Brush the tops of the buns with the beaten egg and sprinkle with pearl sugar.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality butter and milk.
- To prevent the dough from drying out, cover it with a damp cloth while rising.
- You can add flavorings to the dough, such as vanilla extract or citrus zest.
Nutritional Information (Approximate per bun):
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 5g
