These fluffy buns are all you will need for sandwiches or burgers, or even when you just need some bread to enjoy with a roast dinner. They have a beautiful golden exterior and a wonderfully fluffy interior thanks to the addition of cream cheese.
Making these fluffy buns is quite straightforward but does require some time. To make them, you first make a dough with semolina flour, all-purpose flour, hot water, yeast, sugar, butter, salt, and cream cheese. Then, once the dough has doubled in size, it gets divided into buns before being set aside to rise again. Finally, you score the buns with a razor or knife before baking them in the oven. The results will make you want to keep making homemade bread rather than buying it from the store.
What are Fluffy Buns?
These fluffy buns are large buns that have an exceptionally light and airy texture and a golden crust. They require yeast to help them rise, which also imparts that classic bread flavor. They also include cream cheese which gives the buns their wonderful texture.
Pro Tips
- Make sure the water you use isn’t too hot or it may kill the yeast. The ideal water temperature is between 100 F and 110 F (37.7 C and 43.4 C).
- If you find that your dough is rising slowly, you can move it to a warmer location in your home such as the top of your fridge or inside a turned off oven.
- For added flavor, consider using herbed cream cheese rather than plain cream cheese.
- You will know the buns are baked when they have risen and are golden. They should also sound slightly hollow when they are tapped on the bottom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Secret to Soft Buns?
The secret to soft buns is to add enriching ingredients like eggs, milk, butter, or cream cheese. This particular fluffy buns recipe uses cream cheese, which gives them that wonderful soft and airy texture.
Can I Make the Fluffy Buns into Hot Dog Buns?
Yes, you definitely could! To make them into hot dog buns, simply shape the buns into hot dog shapes rather than round buns.
Can I Add Garnishes to the Fluffy Buns?
Yes, garnishes would be delicious on the buns. To do so, simply brush the tops of the buns with water or egg wash before sprinkling them with your desired garnishes. Sesame seeds, poppyseeds, dried herbs, or shredded cheese all make excellent toppings.
How to Store Fluffy Buns
As with other types of buns and bread, these fluffy buns are best enjoyed within 1 to 3 days of making them. You can store them in a sealed bag or container at room temperature to keep them fresh until you are ready to serve them. Alternatively, you could place them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Ingredients
How to Make Cream Cheese Fluffy Buns
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In a bowl, stir the semolina and flour with the water until combined. Add the yeast, sugar, butter, salt, and cream cheese, and knead until combined. Set it aside to rise until doubled in size.
Divide the dough into 9 buns, coat them in some semolina, and roll them out to flatten them. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle them with semolina. Allow them to rise until doubled in size. Score the buns with a sharp razor or knife. Bake them in a 350 F (180 C) oven for 20 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
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