Soft Homemade Date Buns
These pillowy soft homemade buns are enriched with yogurt and milk for an incredibly tender texture. Optionally filled with a sweet date and nut paste, they offer a delightful surprise in every bite. Topped with sesame and nigella seeds, these golden buns are perfect for breakfast or tea time. Simple to prepare, they result in a bakery-quality treat right from your oven.
Ingredients for 15 buns
Instructions
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1
In a mixer bowl, combine milk, yeast, and sugar.
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Add egg and oil; mix on medium speed until combined.
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3
Add 1 cup of flour and mix, then add the second cup of flour and mix again.
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Pour in the yogurt and the final tablespoon of flour; knead on high speed until a soft dough forms.
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5
Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour. Divide the dough into 15 equal pieces.
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6
Flatten each piece and optionally fill with date and nut paste, then seal and shape into buns.
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Place buns on a baking tray, cover, and let rise for another 1 hour.
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Brush the buns with a mixture of milk, oil, and egg white, then sprinkle with seeds.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes until golden brown.
