Bakery Style Eggless — Ovenless Bun

Instructions

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   Firstly, add 1/2cup lukewarm milk to a large mixing bowl followed by 2tbsp sugar, 1/2tsp yeast & a pinch of salt. Mix it well.

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   Close the bowl & let it sit for 5 min. Luke warm milk activates yeast.

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   After 5min, add 2 cups of maida to the mixing bowl & start mixing the dough initially using a fork & then by hands.

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   Let’s start making the dough by adding 4tbsp lukewarm milk /water in intervals. I am going to use water. Do not use 4tbsp water at a time. Knead & add gradually.

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   Knead dough for 5 to 10 min & dough will be soft & smooth.

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   Add 1tbsp butter/oil & knead it once again for 5 min.

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   Let this dough rest for 1hr. Cover the bowl with a wet cloth.

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   After 1hr the dough has risen to double size. Now deflate the dough & knead for another 5 min.

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    First divide the dough into 2 equal parts. From one part I am going to make 4 buns. Divide 1 part into 4 equal parts.

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    Now start rounding the dough pieces to round shape by pulling edges to top. Repeat this for all pieces of bun.

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    After rounding & benching 8 pieces of the bun, we are going to bake.

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    Baking is done in 2ways: we are going to bake 4buns in Tawa & another four in idli plates.

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    Baking using Idli Plate

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    Take a pan & place a steel plate/wire stand in the pan. Place the idli plate over this plate.

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    Now grease the idli plate with butter & place bun doughs. Grease butter/oil over the bun.

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    Now close the lid of pan & allow the dough to rise for 30min.

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    The dough will rise to double size. Once the dough has risen it’s ready to be baked. Now garnish the dough with white sesame seeds at this time.

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    Let us cover the idly plate using aluminum foil paper & cover it with a weighted lid.

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    Cook it on a gas stove over low flame for 10 to 12 min.

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    Apply some butter on the bun for moist texture.

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    Our soft & fluffy buns are ready.

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    Baking in Pan

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    Take a pan. Grease the pan with butter/oil. Now place a butter paper over it & grease paper with butter or oil.

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    Place the remaining 4 doughs over the baking paper, leaving space between each dough. Grease butter/oil over the bun dough.

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    Now close the lid of pan & allow dough to rise for 30min.

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    Once done, garnish the dough with white sesame seeds at this time.

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    Let us cover the pan using aluminium foil paper & cover it with a weighted lid.

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    Cook it on a gas stove over low flame for 10 to 12 min.

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    Apply some butter on the bun for moist texture.

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    Our soft & fluffy buns are ready.