Potato Buns
Potato Buns
Potato Buns
3 Russet Potatoes peeled cut into a large dice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
2 1/4 cups bread flour (220 grams)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (if desired for the top)
Simmer potatoes until fork tender
Simmer potatoes until fork tender
Save 1 cup of potato cooking water
Save 1 cup of potato cooking water
Strain potatoes and set aside to cool
Strain potatoes and set aside to cool
Process potatoes in a food mill until you get 1 cup
Process potatoes in a food mill until you get 1 cup
Mix butter into 1 cup of potatoes
Mix butter into 1 cup of potatoes
Mix together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt
Mix together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt
Mix flour mixture into potatoes in a stand mixer with paddle attachment
Mix flour mixture into potatoes in a stand mixer with paddle attachment
Beat in the eggs one at a time
Beat in the eggs one at a time
Mix in reserved potato water slowly until dough forms
Mix in reserved potato water slowly until dough forms
Shape the dough into a ball and place it in an olive oil-greased bowl
Shape the dough into a ball and place it in an olive oil-greased bowl
Rest for 1 hour at room temperature
Rest for 1 hour at room temperature
Flour the table lightly and add dough from the bowl. Cut the dough into eight equal pieces.
Flour the table lightly and add dough from the bowl. Cut the dough into eight equal pieces.
Roll the dough into eight balls
Roll the dough into eight balls
Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Cover with a wet towel and let rise at room temperature for 45 minutes
Cover with a wet towel and let rise at room temperature for 45 minutes
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
Mix together one egg and a tablespoon of water
Mix together one egg and a tablespoon of water
Brush the top of rolls with the egg mixture
Brush the top of rolls with the egg mixture
Add sesame seeds if using
Add sesame seeds if using
Bake for 8 minutes then rotate the pan and bake for another 8 minutes
Bake for 8 minutes then rotate the pan and bake for another 8 minutes
Paint on melted butter if desired. Rest on baking racks for at least 20 minutes
Paint on melted butter if desired. Rest on baking racks for at least 20 minutes