Potato Bun Recipe
Soft and fluffy potato buns, enriched with mashed potatoes, are ideal for serving with burgers and sandwiches.
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Instructions
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Start boiling unsalted water in a medium saucepan with peeled, cut potatoes; cook until fork-tender (8-10 minutes).
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Reserve 2/3 cup of the cooking liquid, then drain and mash the potato into a large bowl.
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Incorporate butter and the reserved cooking liquid into the mashed potato, mixing until smooth, then cool to lukewarm.
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In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, salt, yeast, egg, and the lukewarm potato mixture, stirring until just combined.
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Knead with a dough hook for 8 minutes until the soft, sticky dough forms.
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Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume (about 1 hour).
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Punch down the risen dough and move it to a lightly floured surface.
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Form 9 uniform dough balls and place them 2-3 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Gently flatten each shaped bun.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and let the covered buns rise for 30 minutes.
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Prepare an egg wash by whisking an egg with water, then brush it over the buns and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown; cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.