- 6
Ingredients
- TOPPING:
- 2 1/2 c flour
- 1 t salt
- 1 t sugar
- 1/4 c softened butter
- 1 t poultry seasoning or 1 1/2t onion powder (optional)
- 2 1/4 t instant yeast
- 2/3-3/4 c lukewarm water
- 1 c boiling water
- 2 T baking soda
Preparation
Step 1
Bread Machine:
Place all ingredients into pan of your bread machine, program for dough cycle. Allow dough to proceed through its kneading cycle(no need to let rise), then cancel the machine. Flour the dough and give it a rest in a plastic bag for 45 minutes.
While dough is resting prepare the topping; Combine the boiling water and baking soda, stirring until the soda is totally or almost totally dissolved. Set aside to cool to lukewarm. (or cooler)
Prepare a baking sheet by spraying with oil or lining with parchment paper.
Transfer dough to lightly greased work surface, and divide into 6 equal pieces. Shape each piece into rough logs about 6".
Allow logs to rest lightly covered for 15 minutes.
Roll each piece into a 15" rope, and tie into a square knot. Tuck ends of rope into center of knot to make a round bun.
Pour the baking soda water into a 9" round cake pan. Place the buns in the pan spooning water over the tops; leave them in water for 2 minutes before placing them on the baking sheet. This baking soda bath gives the buns a nice golden brown color.
Allow buns to rest uncovered for 30 minutes while you preheat your oven to 450 degrees.
Bake buns for 5 minutes. Tent them lightly with foil and bake an additional 5-8 minutes or until they are golden brown and feel set on the bottom (when you pull one out of the oven and carefully poke its bottom).
Remove from oven. Brush with melted butter if desired. Serve immediately or cool then wrap in plastic and store at room temperature for several days. Freeze for longer storage.
When ready to serve warm buns gently on grill or in skillet.