Brown Bread Buns Recipe

Name: Brown Bread Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast; 1/4 cups Warm Milk; 1 cup Warm Water; 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted; 1 Tablespoon Molasses, Light Style; 1 whole Large Egg; 1-1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt; 1 Tablespoon Cocoa; 1/2 cups Rye Flour; 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour; 2-1/2 cups Bread Flour; 1 whole Egg Beaten With 1 Teaspoon Water For Wash; Crushed Caraway Or Fennel Seeds, Or Sesame Seeds Or Flaky Salt, For Topping (optional)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
1/4 cups Warm Milk
1 cup Warm Water
3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
1 Tablespoon Molasses, Light Style
1 whole Large Egg
1-1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
1 Tablespoon Cocoa
1/2 cups Rye Flour
1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
2-1/2 cups Bread Flour
1 whole Egg Beaten With 1 Teaspoon Water For Wash
Crushed Caraway Or Fennel Seeds, Or Sesame Seeds Or Flaky Salt, For Topping (optional)

1
In bread machine bowl add the warm milk, water, yeast, melted butter, and molasses. Let rest for 5 minutes. Then add the egg, salt, cocoa, rye and wheat flours. Add 2 cups of bread flour and start the dough cycle on your bread machine. You may need to add additonal bread flour to form a soft dough ball. If you do this by hand the dough should be a bit sticky but hold a ball shape.
2
After cycle is complete, place dough on floured surface and with floured hands shape into 8 balls. This can be messy as dough should be a bit sticky for a softer roll. Place on parchment lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap greased or sprayed with cooking spray. Let rise in a warm place until almost doubled.
3
Preheat oven to 400 degrees with a small shallow pan of water on bottom of oven or bottom most rack. Brush rolls with egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon of water) and sprinkle with seeds or salt (optional for family preferences).
4
Bake until browned approximately 15 -18 minutes. Watch after 10 minutes depending on your oven.
5
Be careful opening oven because of the steaming effect of the water.
6
This will make 12 dinner sized rolls.

451

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast, 1/4 cups Warm Milk, 1 cup Warm Water, 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Brown Bread Buns falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Brown Bread Buns

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