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Warm, Soft, and Crunchy Greek Yogurt Buns in Basket

Greek Yogurt Buns Recipe

Soft and Delicious Greek Yogurt Buns Recipe
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 9 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 255

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Bleached or Unbleached
  • 2 1/2 tsp Instant Yeast
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Warm Water
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup Salted Butter
  • 1 Large Egg

Equipment

  • 1 Backing Sheet
  • 1 Large Bowl Oven Safe If Proofing in the Oven
  • 1 Measuring Cups
  • 1 Measuring Spoons
  • 1 Parchment Paper
  • 1 Proofing Cover Can be Plastic Wrap or a Towel

Method
 

Mix dry ingredients to your mixing bowl Flour, yeast, sugar, salt in a large bowl.
    Add wet ingredients to your mixing bowl to combine with dry ingredients. Warm milk, Greek yogurt, melted butter, and egg. Mix until it forms a sticky dough.
      Knead dough on a lightly floured surface, knead 8–10 minutes until smooth. Or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5–6 minutes.
        First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours, until doubled.
          Shape buns. Punch down, divide into 8–10 pieces, shape into tight balls.
            Second rise: Place on a parchment-lined tray, cover, and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
              Preheat oven: 375°F (190°C)
                Bake: 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
                  Cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temp.

                    Notes

                    Optional egg wash:
                    • 1 egg + 1 tbsp water