Zim mabuns (buns)

 

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided, or as needed

• 2 tablespoons white sugar

• 1 (.25 ounce) envelope Fleischmann's RapidRise Yeast

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup milk

• ¼ cup water

• 2 tablespoons butter, plus more for brushing

Directions

1. Combine 3/4 cup flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt in a large bowl.

   

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2. Heat milk, water, and 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan until very warm (120 degrees to 130 degrees F).

   

   
   

3. Add warm milk mixture to the flour mixture. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed of an electric mixer, scraping the bowl occasionally. Add 1/4 cup flour; beat for 2 minutes at high speed. Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough.

   

   
   

   

   
   

4. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover; let rest for 10 minutes.

   

   
   

5. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces.

   

   
   

6. Shape pieces into balls and place in a greased 8-inch round pan. Cover and let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

   

   
   

   

   
   

7. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

8. Bake rolls in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 20 minutes.

   

   
   

9. Brush with melted butter if you like; serve warm and enjoy!