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Soft Fried Buns

Short, fluffy, and full of character, these soft fried buns are a delightful treat that can be served plain, dusted with sugar, or filled with various ingredients, making them perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 150 ml milk (lukewarm)
  • 70 ml water (lukewarm)
  • 7 g instant yeast
  • 12 g honey
  • 400 g all-purpose flour Alternative: Whole wheat flour can be used.
  • 7 g salt
  • 30 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
Optional Fillings/Toppings
  • cream cheese, vegetables, spicy meats, powdered sugar, chocolate sauce, sweetened condensed milk Use for sweet or savory variations.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Stir the instant yeast into the lukewarm milk, water, and honey. Allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
  2. Mix in the all-purpose flour, salt, and room-temperature butter. Knead the mixture until the dough is smooth and elastic, roughly 10 minutes.
  3. Cover the kneaded dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Shaping and Frying
  1. Punch down the dough and divide it into 10 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and fill them if desired.
  2. Allow the shaped buns to rest for another 30-40 minutes until puffy.
  3. Heat oil to 175°C (350°F) in a deep pan. Fry the buns in small batches until they are golden brown, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  4. Drain on paper towels and serve them plain, dusted with sugar, or filled to your taste.

Notes

To keep leftovers fresh, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe bag for up to a month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.