Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Activate the yeast
- Remove the pan insert from your bread machine. Mix the warm water and sweetened condensed milk, pour into the pan, then add the sugar and yeast. Stir gently, cover, and leave for 5 to 10 minutes until frothy. If it does not foam, start again.
Add remaining ingredients
- Add the eggs and cold cubed butter. Add the flour on top without mixing, make a small well, add the salt, and lightly cover it.
Run the dough cycle
- Place the pan back into the bread machine, select the dough cycle, and press start. Let it run the full cycle, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Once finished, tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
Shape the buns
- Divide the dough into 12 pieces. Roll each into a ball, pull the edges up and pinch underneath to seal, then turn over and shape into smooth buns. Then lightly flatten each one so they bake into a better hamburger bun shape instead of doming too much.
Second rise
- Place buns seam side down on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 40 minutes to 1 hour, until puffy.
Bake
- Optional: Brush with egg wash if you want a deeper golden finish to your buns. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for about 15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Cool and serve
- Transfer to a cooling rack and cover loosely with a towel for softer tops. Cool slightly before slicing, or cool completely before slicing and freezing.
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Notes
- This is a soft, enriched dough, so it will feel richer than a basic bread roll dough.
- The sweetened condensed milk helps give the buns a soft, tender texture and a gentle sweetness.
- The egg wash is optional, but it gives the buns a lovely golden finish.
- Letting the buns cool under a towel helps keep the tops soft instead of crusty.
Storage
- Store cooled buns in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- For longer storage, slice the buns once fully cooled, wrap each one in plastic wrap, and place them into a labelled freezer bag.
- Freeze for up to 2 months.
- To use from frozen, thaw at room temperature or warm gently in the oven, toaster or microwave before serving.
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Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.