Description
This sourdough buns recipe delivers bakery-fresh aroma and taste at home, yielding soft, chewy rolls with a golden, seeded crust perfect for any family meal. It’s a high-quality, family-friendly result that’s simpler than you’d think.
Ingredients
- 100g (0.5 cup) active sourdough starter
- 300g (2.5 cups) all-purpose flour
- 150g (0.67 cup) water
- 6g (1 tsp) fine sea salt
- 10g (2 tsp) honey or sugar
- 30g (2 Tbsp) mixed seeds (sesame, poppy, sunflower)
- 10g (2 tsp) olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Feed Your Starter: Ensure your sourdough starter is bubbly, doubling in size (8-12 hours prior).
- Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine fed starter, water, flour, salt, and honey until shaggy. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
- Knead & Fold: Gently knead dough 5-7 minutes until smooth, elastic. Perform stretch and folds every 30 minutes for 2 hours, covering between sets.
- Bulk Fermentation: Cover; let dough rise at room temperature (72-75°F/22-24°C) until doubled, jiggly (4-6 hours, or overnight in fridge for enhanced flavor).
- Shape the Buns: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 8-12 equal pieces; shape each into a tight, round bun.
- Seed Coating: Lightly mist or brush buns with water, then roll generously in mixed seeds.
- Proofing: Place shaped buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced apart. Cover loosely; proof until visibly puffy, springy to touch (1-2 hours).
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until deeply golden brown and cooked through with a hollow sound when tapped.
Notes
To save time on kneading, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for about 5-8 minutes. For more fiber, replace up to 50g of all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. Do not over-knead to avoid tough buns. Ensure the oven is fully preheated to the specified temperature for at least 20 minutes for even baking and a crisp crust. Store cooled buns in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 200 calories
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg