Bread baking step by step guide

Step one: mix all dry ingredients together, including flour, sugar, yeast, etc.

Step two: add eggs and milk or water. (note: I use milk to replace water in the recipe because milk makes the bread softer.)


Step three: add butter (note: butter must be added at the last stage.)

Step four: kneading the dough until it is smooth and put it in a mixing bowl. (note: brush a layer of oil on the bowl surface so that the dough will not stick to it.)


Step five: put the dough in a warm place and cover it with a wet towel for first rise. (note: it may take 1.5hrs to 4 hrs depending on the temperature.)


Step six: gently remove the dough from the bowl, then cut it into small pieces and roll them to become a ball.


Step seven: after the balls have rested for a couple of minutes, shape them.


Step eight: put the buns in a warm place for second rise. (note: second rise is usually quicker than first rise.)


Step nine: put the buns into the oven for 15 to 20 mins, then brush egg wash and put them back in the over for another 5 mins. (note: the buns will rise further in the oven.)



Step ten: enjoy the buns. YUM!