I made these buns last week and my parents absolutely love them ! My mom said they are much better than the ones she bought from a store. Thanks mom !  Actually, bread making is very easy, even if you don’t have a bread machine or a stand mixer. I actually find it easier to knead the dough with hands. It may be messier, but that’s the fun part, isn’t it? And the best part for my kids ? Punching the dough! Well, I like it too….especially when I need to release some stress ! These buns taste best when fresh out of the oven. Or you can keep them in an air-tight container for about 5 days, just toast them before serving.

Makes about 12 rolls

• 4 g instant yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 3 cups bread flour (white or whole wheat or a mix of both)
• Pinch of salt
• 2 eggs (1 slightly beaten for egg wash)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1. Dissolve sugar in warm water, add yeast and let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy
2. Put flour and salt in a big mixing bowl, gradually mix in 1 egg, yeast mixture, honey and oil with hands until dough starts to form
3. Transfer to a floured surface, knead until smooth and stretchy
4. Cover with plastic wrap and let dough rise for about 60 minutes or double in size (You can speed up the process by putting it in an not-preheated oven with a small pot of hot water on the lower rack. The moist and warm environment makes the dough rise quicker)
5. Punch air out, cut dough into 12 equal pieces (about 80 g each)
6. Shape pieces into balls, then place on a slightly greased baking dish
7. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise again for another 60 minutes until double in size
8. Preheat oven to 350ºF
9. Brush top with egg wash
10. Bake for about 25 minutes until golden