Sourdough Buns

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  • /2 cup sourdough starter or discard (unfed)
  • 1/2 cup nut milk (slightly warm 100F) or regular milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • Eggwash: 1 egg whisked with 1 tablespoon water
  • optional seeds: sesame seeds, everything bagel
  1. Mix warm milk, unfed sourdough starter, oil, and egg in a large bowl
  2. Mix in salt, sugar, instant yeast and flour
  3. Combine with fork to form a ball and kneed for 5-6 minutes with a wet hand.The dough will be sticky – resist the temptation to add more flour
  4. Oil the dough in the bowl, cover, place in a warm spot (70-80 F) and let double, 1 – 1 1/2 hours.
  5. On a floured surface, gently divide into 6 pieces, form into balls and place on a parchment-lined sheet pan
  6. Let rise again, 30-45 minutes, while you preheat oven to 375F
  7. Brush with an egg wash, sprinkle with salt and seeds, and bake 20-22  minutes, on the middle rack until golden