Fluffy Hamburger Buns
alt.bread.recipes/Mary (2000)

I have just discovered a WONDERFUL hamburger bun recipe and wanted to share. These are great, and adding 1/2 tsp extra yeast makes them even fluffier.

In the following order, add these to bread machine pan:

3 Tbsp. butter, softened
3/4 cup lukewarm milk
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. lukewarm water
1/4 cup dried potato flakes
3 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 Tbsp. sugar
2 1/2 tsp instant yeast

Put ingredients into bread pan. Set machine on dough cycle and start.

Remove dough and divide into 8 pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth round ball and flatten the balls with the palm of your hand till they are 4-inches in diameter. Keep tops smooth.

Place the rolls on a lightly greased sheet. Cover lightly and set aside to raise till they are very puffy - about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes. Watch carefully because each oven and baking pan is different. Remove to a rack to cool. Spread some melted butter on top for tanner crust. Serve warm or when cooled.

*** I used a stoneware baking sheet and they got brown after 15 minutes.

Also, could fit all 8 on one sheet quite nicely.