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MOM'S AIR BUNS (ROLLS)



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This recipe for light, soft, buns did NOT come from my Mom, but it is so good that I dedicate it to all Moms who bake bread..or anyone who bakes bread for that matter! I will give the original recipe, but I admit that I now use the ABM to knead the dough, and will give instructions for this variation at the end. Preparation time is the length of time for the "dough" cycle on my bread machine. For anyone wishing to make 100% whole wheat buns,(a variation of this recipe, and equally delicious IMHO), I have submitted it as recipe #168802 with minor alterations. More tweaking...I now like Mom's 100% Whole Grain Air Buns, recipe #186744 even better for a healthier version.

Provided by Sweet Baboo

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 buns

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup warm water
1/2 tablespoon yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup lard (I use shortening)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 1/4 cups warm water
1 1/2 cups white bread flour
3 cups more white bread flour

Steps:

  • Mix the 1/2 cup warm water, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar, and allow to proof.
  • Melt the lard, and mix in sugar, salt, vinegar, and warm water. When body warm, add the proofed yeast, and beat in 1 1/2 cups flour. Let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Knead in approximately 3 cups more flour.
  • Let dough rise till double (approximately 2 hours).
  • Deflate dough, and form into buns, any size, (I make 16 large) or loaves. Rise till double (takes approximately one hour, but depends on size/shape chosen).
  • Bake buns at 350°F for approximately 20 minutes.
  • For ABM, in my machine, on the "dough" cycle, I use 2 teaspoons of bread machine yeast, and I reduce the water to about 1 1/2 cups, the flour to 4 cups, adding a tad more water or flour as it kneads to get a smooth,soft ball of dough. I leave the other ingredients as posted.

SUPER SIMPLE AIR BUNS



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There are recipes everywhere for buns but these take the cake. Anyone can do it, takes a little elbow grease to knead but they are amazing. My Mom shared this recipe with me and it's been in high demand ever since. I use All Purpose flour because it's what's usually on hand but Whole Wheat flour can easily be substituted.

Provided by ashleystone7

Categories     Breads

Time 4h12m

Yield 24-28 buns

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups hot water
1/3 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons table salt
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons instant yeast
8 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons margarine (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large metal bowl combine water (this water should be tap hot, NOT BOILED if it's too hot you'll kill the yeast, if it's too cool it won't activate), sugar, salt and Vegetable Shortening. Stir until shortening has almost completely dissolved or is in very small lumps.
  • 2. Sprinkle four cups of flour across the top of the liquid mixture creating a "blanket" effect (this is important) sprinkle on yeast.
  • 3. Working quickly whisk in the yeast and flour to mixture, then switch to a wooden spoon and stir in another 2 cups of flour.
  • 4. From this point forward your flour amounts will vary. Due to weather, climate, altitude etc the dough will continue to accept any where from another 1 to 2 and half cups of flour.
  • 5. Knead in as much flour as the dough will accept until it is no longer sticky and feels smooth on the exterior. This takes usually about 15 minutes of good kneading and you'll be surprised at how much flour the dough will take.
  • 6. Wash out metal bowl with hot water and dry thoroughly (do this quickly as you want the bowl to stay warm), place dough in bowl and cover with a clean tea towl.
  • 7. Let rise 1 hour.
  • 8. Punch down dough and let rise another 30 minute.
  • 9. Shape dough into balls (this can vary based on desired finish product bun size. eg golf ball dough will rise and bake to about a small dinner roll size. I usually make them about the size of a small clementine for larger lunch size buns) and place on a greased cookie sheet.
  • 10. Pre Heat Oven to 400 degrees. Cover and let rise another 1 hour, they will have doubled in size by then.
  • 11. Bake in 400 degree oven for 12-15 minutes. You'll know buns are done by their golden color.
  • 12. If you'd like a super soft exterior to these buns rub with a small amount of butter or margarine immediately after removing from the oven. This isn't necessary and the buns are excellent without this step.

AIR BUNS



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There are some other air bun recipes which are the same or similar to this... but this is one my mom always made at Christmas time so I'm posting it so I don't lose it :) we eat these as part of our cold Christmas Eve dinner every year. Then we eat them with turkey after Christmas dinner! I also once accidentally used this recipe to make pizza dough... best volcano pizza ever! :) *NOTE: Prep time does not include rising time.

Provided by Dominique353

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 24 buns, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup warm water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast (or 1 envelope)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup cooking oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white vinegar
3 1/2 cups warm water
8 -10 cups white flour

Steps:

  • Combine first 3 ingredients and let proof for 10 minutes.
  • Mix next 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add yeast mixture to sugar-oil-water mixture.
  • Mix in 8-10 cups of flour or enough to make a nice soft dough that doesn't stick to your hands.
  • Put dough in a well greased container and let rise in a warm place.
  • Knead down once and let rise again.
  • Form into small balls (about 2" diameter or so) and place on a cookie sheet.
  • Let rise again until light and fluffy.
  • Bake in preheated oven 400F for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.7, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 197.7, Carbohydrate 72.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 8.9, Protein 9

LIGHT AS AIR BUNS



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This was handed down from my mother, she made these many times and would usually just make a few batches at a time and freeze them. My brother loved them so much that for his birthday he would request them over cake. Of course he always got his way!

Provided by Donna Nelson

Categories     Other Breads

Time 4h50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 c water, lukewarm
1 tsp sugar
1 pkg yeast
1 tsp salt
3 1/2 c water, lukewarm
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c lard or shortening
1 Tbsp vinegar
9-10 c all purpose flour

Steps:

  • 1. Soften yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water, in which 1 tsp sugar has been dissolved. Let stand about 10 minutes.. Put the 3 1/2 cups lukewarm water, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup lard or shortening and 1 tsp salt in a large bowl. Mix well.
  • 2. Add yeast and vinegar, then 1 cup of flour at a time until enough flour has been added to the dough so that it does not stick to the hands. Let rise in warm place for 2 hours. Knead down and rise again for an hour.
  • 3. Shape into rolls and let rise again for 1 hour. Bake in 400F oven for 15-20 min. Brush with melted butter when done.

MOM'S 100% WHOLE GRAIN AIR BUNS (ROLLS) (KNEAD DOUGH IN THE ABM)



Mom's 100% Whole Grain Air Buns (Rolls) (Knead Dough in the Abm) image

I submitted Mom's 100% Whole Wheat Air Buns (#168802) recently, but I have done some tweaking of that recipe, (which does not contain egg or milk), and I like this one better. Unlike many whole grain breads, these rolls are delicious, soft, and light. This is a reincarnation of Mom's Air Buns #168628, which uses white flour, and is a winner in the taste and texture department, but this one is much healthier because of the added protein and fibre.

Provided by Sweet Baboo

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h20m

Yield 16 rolls, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg
1 1/4 cups warm water, approximately
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 tablespoons skim milk powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seed
2 tablespoons flax seeds
1/2 cup large flake oatmeal
2 tablespoons gluten
4 cups whole wheat flour, minus 2 Tablespoons
2 teaspoons bread machine yeast

Steps:

  • Put egg in a 2 cup measure, whisk, and add enough warm water to come up to the 1 1/2 cup line.
  • Put this water/egg mixture, oil, honey, salt, vinegar, oats and seeds, in the bucket of the bread machine.
  • Sprinkle the powdered milk on top.
  • In the bottom of a one cup measure, put 2 tablespoons of gluten, and then fill the cup with whole wheat bread flour.
  • Put that, and another 3 cups of flour on top of the liquids.
  • Add yeast to surface, and programme for "dough" cycle.
  • You may need to add an additional tablespoon or two of water to give a smooth slightly sticky dough when the machine begins to knead.
  • I make either 2 9" round cake pans of rolls, each with 8 rolls per pan, or one pan of rolls, and form the other half of the dough into a rounded loaf, and let both rise till double (the rolls will fill the pans).
  • Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes for the rolls, and approximately 25 minutes for the loaf. The rolls will be deeply golden brown, and oh so yummy!

MOM'S 'FEATHER BUNS'



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Mom's light as a feather buns are easy to make, full of flavour and a recipe she's been using for over 40 years!

Provided by Carol in Oz

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 6h20m

Yield 30 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1/4 ounce) envelope yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup lard
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vinegar
3 1/2 cups warm water
10 -12 cups flour

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast and sugar in first amount of warm water until foamy.
  • Add yeast mixture to rest of ingredients except flour.
  • Add flour in batches, stirring well in between.
  • Knead until dough becomes elastic yet pliable.
  • Let rise for 2 hours.
  • Knead again and let rise for one hour.
  • Punch down dough and shape into egg sized portions and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Cover and let rise for 3 hours.
  • Bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes until tops browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.8, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 3.2, Sodium 79.1, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 4.4

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