Homemade Slider Buns

This recipe is from thespruceeats.com and was was so excited my first attempt was a success! I did not add the sesame seeds to the egg wash tops as the picture; but brushed with butter right out of the oven. This time around; I filled with a pulled BBQ chicken and served with additional BBQ sauce, pickles and sliced onion. Check out the websites for additional good eats...

Ingredients:

• 1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2/3 cup milk (room temperature)
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons butter (melted and cooled slightly)
• 2 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• approximately 4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions:

Combine the yeast and warm water in a bowl. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar to activate the yeast. Allow to stand until foamy.

Whisk the melted butter, egg and milk together. Add to the yeast mixture along with remaining sugar and salt.

Incorporate the flour, one cup at a time; until dough is no longer sticky. Knead until smooth and elastic.

Grease a large bowl with butter or oil. Place the dough ball into the bowl. Turn over to coat the dough thoroughly.

Cover the dough with parchment paper and proof for about one hour; until dough doubles in bulk.

Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. 

Punch down dough and pat down into a rectangle. Cut into 18-24 pieces depending on size desired.

Place 2-inches apart on cookie sheets.

Cover the buns with a light-weight kitchen towel and allow to rise in a draft-free place for about 30-40 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375-degrees.

Bake about 15 minutes; watching bottoms carefully.

Cool on wire racks; brushing with a little melted butter out of the oven.

Split the buns halfway and serve with your favorite slider recipe.