5 Guys Buns:

 
  • 3/4 cup (185g) whole milk - warm to 90F

  • 2.5 teaspoons (10g) instant yeast

  • 3 1/8 cups (469g) all-purpose flour

  • 3.5 tablespoons (50g) granulated sugar

  • 1.5 teaspoon (5g) fine sea salt

  • 1 egg yolk

  • 2 whole eggs

  • 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter, softened

  • Un-toasted sesame seeds for topping *Optional*

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

 

5 Guys Buns:

 
  1. Pre-heat oven to 375F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray.

  2. In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the spiral attachment, add flour, sugar, and salt. Whisk to combine. Separately, whisk the yeast into your milk until dissolved, then beat in 1 egg yolk and 2 whole eggs until homogenous.

  3. Set your stand mixer to medium-low speed. Pour your yeast mixture into the flour mixture, let it mix for 2 -3 minutes or until you get a rough dough. Then add butter, and knead until fully incorporated and your dough is smooth and pulls from the sides of the bowl, about 2 minutes. Form your dough into a light ball, and place it in a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and rise for 1.5 hours or until doubled in size. Once your dough is doubled, punch it down, and divide it into 10 even pieces (around 80-90g per piece). Roll each piece into a tight ball, placing onto your prepared baking sheet with at least 1.5 inches of space in between each ball. Lightly tent with greased plastic wrap and proof room temperature for 30-45 minutes or until puffed and nearly doubled in size.

  4. Make your egg wash by beating together 1 whole egg with a splash of water until homogenous..Brush your dough with your egg wash and optionally sprinkle with un-toasted sesame seeds. Place your baking sheets in the oven one at a time and bake for 15 - 17 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven, optionally brush with melted butter, and let them cool on a wire rack until room temperature.