Delicious Buns :)

I know you are all probably thinking - "ANOTHER bun/bread recipe!?!?"......well, you have to remember that I use this site as a personal reference library quite often. Today I baked up some very tasty buns and definitely want to keep this recipe. They aren't quite as basic as the other bun recipe I posted; And while that recipe is good, too, this recipe will now be my "go-to bun recipe". By recording it on here for myself, you benefit by getting to have it at your fingertips, too! We used these for hamburgers tonight, but these will definitely work for any type of sandwich. They truly were delicious! Enjoy! (*remember to look back to step-by-step recipe for more thorough instructions*)

Delicious Buns!

• Preferment
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 cup AP flour
• 1/2 tsp yeast
• 1 tsp white sugar
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2/3 cup milk, slightly warmed
• 2 tsp white sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 1/2 - 4 cups AP flour

1. Make your preferment (by whisking all together) 1-16 hours before starting bread process (*keep covered).
2. When you are ready to begin bread process, melt butter in microwavable bowl. Add egg and beat well.
3. Remove cover from preferment and carefully add 3 cups flour and all other ingredients (inculding melted butter/egg mixture) to same bowl. Begin to knead with mixer or hands/wooden spoon. Add more flour if needed (dough should be slightly sticky. If you need more liquid, add a bit of milk).
4. After kneading for 5-7 minutes, form dough into ball, lightly oil and place back in bowl and then in microwave to proof (see tips/instructions on step-by-step recipe). Proof for 1 - 1 1/2 hours, until double in bulk.
5. Remove dough (in bowl) from microwave and carefully pour onto counter. Divide and lightly shape into 12 balls. Place dough balls on lightly greased cookie sheet.
6. Place cookie sheet back in microwave to proof, uncovered, for 30-60 minutes, or until doubled. After first 20 minutes, turn oven on to 400 degrees.
7. When dough has doubled, place directly in preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until lightly browned.
8. Immediately after removing buns from oven, lightly brush with butter (this will soften them). Let cool (slightly or completely) and serve. ENJOY!