Homemade Hot Dog Buns

Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet or 1/4 ounce)
• 1/4 cup warm water (105-110f)
• 1 cup warm milk (105-110f)
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

Recipe

• 1 in the bowl of an electric mixer, combine sugar, yeast and warm water. stir to dissolve and let set until bubbly, about 5 minutes.
• 2 add in milk, vegetable oil and salt.
• 3 with the mixer on a low speed with the dough hook attached, gradually add the flour.
• 4 once 3 cups have been incorporated, add the remaining flour a tablespoon at a time until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
• 5 turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 2-4 minutes, until smooth and supple. the dough should be soft, but not sticky.
• 6 place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled, 1-1 1/2 hours.
• 7 gently remove the dough from its bowl onto a floured surface. divide it into 9 equal pieces.
• 8 shape into rolls. you want them to be the proportions of a fat cigar (slightly larger though) -- don't worry, they will expand when baking.
• 9 place hot dog buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover with a dishtowel. let them rise for 30 minutes.
• 10 preheat oven to 400°f.
• 11 brush buns with egg and bake for 20 minutes.
• 12 remove to a rack to cool before slicing.