Super Easy Buns

Wow... Look great, rite!? My 1st attempt making buns... Thanks to Del for sharing such super easy recipe. So happy and we really like these buns very much!!!


(Credits: Recipe from Del)

Makes 12 nos.

Ingredients:

(A)

• 3 tsp Dry Yeast
• 1/3 cup Lukewarm Water

(B)

• 4-1/2 cup Plain Flour, divided
• 1-1/2 cup Milk
• 1/3 cup Shortening
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 2 tsp Salt
• 2 Eggs, lightly beaten

Method:

1. Dissolve yeast in the lukewarm water; Set aside; Let stand for 5 minutes.
2. In a small saucepan, melt shortening; Add milk on medium heat until warm but not bubbling.
3. In a large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, eggs and (A). Stir briskly till well blended. Add the remaining 2-1/2 cups flour; Mix till smooth (cake batter consistency). Cover with a damp tea towel and let sit until doubled in volume.
4. On a clean counter, dust surface with flour. Pour out dough from blow onto flour area. Pat dough into a round shape, about 1/2-inch thick. *** DO NOT KNEAD!!!***
5. Shape dough into balls about the size of your open plam (or any size you prefer). Place each ball onto a slightly buttered cookie sheet, slighty touching each other. When done, cover with a damp tea towel , let sit for 20 minutes for final proofing.
6. Bake in a preheated oven of 450 °F (230 °C) for 10 minutes or slightly brown. Depending on the size of each rolled dough ball.