Description
Soft Fried Buns are warm, pillowy treats that fry to a golden crust while remaining fluffy inside, perfect for family nights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (one packet)
- 1 cup warm milk (about 105–110°F)
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 to 2 cups neutral oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted for brushing (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the milk until it feels slightly hot but not scalding. Sprinkle yeast and 1 tsp sugar over it. Let sit 5–7 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg, remaining sugar, and melted butter. Stir in the foamy yeast mixture.
- Add salt and half the flour. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then add remaining flour a bit at a time until dough pulls from the bowl.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 6–8 minutes until smooth and slightly springy.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 60 minutes.
- Punch the dough down gently and divide it into 10–12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and place on a tray, cover, and rest 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry buns in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, until puffed and golden. Don’t crowd the pan. Drain on paper towels.
- Brush warm buns with melted butter and dust with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Serve with jam, honey, or nut butter. For savory, fill with ham and mustard.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg