Ingredients
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For Dough
- 1 3/4 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
For Water Bath
- 2 quarts of water
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
Instructions
- Mix the dough ingredients with stand mixer attached with a dough hook. Knead until it becomes a soft smooth dough, about 5 minutes.
- Grease a large bowl. Place dough in the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Allow it to rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Gently deflate the dough. Place on a lightly greased surface. Divide into 8-12 pieces depending on how large you want them. The ones pictured were divided into 12 pieces.Shape each piece into a smooth ball.
- Place on a lightly greased or non-stick lined baking sheet. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large pot bring water salt and baking the water bath. Cook for 30 seconds. Flip. Cook 30 seconds longer. Remove with slotted spoon to a dry towel for about 1 minute. Move to baking sheet.
- Use scissors or sharp knife to cut 1/2″ inch slit cross on top of the rolls. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake 8 buns for 20-24 minutes. For 10-12 buns bake for 17-20 minutes. Bake until deep dark brown. Transfer to a baking rack to cool.
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread