Basic Buns Recipe
- 2 tbsp yeast
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp salt
- 1-2 tbsp optional herbs, cinnamon, fruit, oats, cheese (whatever flavoring you desire)
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups flour
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with silicon sheets or parchment paper or grease lightly.
Dissolve yeast in warm water with sugar. Add olive oil and beaten egg.
Add dry ingredients. Mix, and knead lightly. The dough should be soft and light but not sticky.
Shape and rest in a greased bowl, covered in cloth, for 10 minutes.
Divide into 10-12 pieces. Shape into the type of bun desired (hot dog, hamburger, etc.) and place on a baking sheet covered with a silicon mat or parchment paper. Cover and rise for 10 minutes.
Bake for 10-12 minutes.
