Small Milk Buns with Black Garlic Butter
Light as a feather, these moist little buns with black garlic butter, a trendy ingredient, possibly make the best accompaniment to a bowl of soup. It’s not surprising that this winning combo is offered at Café RICARDO restaurants. As clients have often asked for the recipe, you’d better take notes! It’s now or never!
Ingredients
- 2 2/3 cups (400 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (250 ml) warm milk, plus more for brushing
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3 to 4 black garlic cloves, peeled (see note)
- 1/2 cup (115 g) salted butter, softened (see note)
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the flour, sugar, instant yeast and salt. Add the milk and mix on low speed until the dough comes together. Increase the speed and knead for 5 minutes or until the dough is smooth.
- With the machine running on low speed, gradually add the butter. Increase the speed and knead for 3 minutes. Shape the dough into a ball. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm, humid spot for 2 hours or until doubled in volume.
- Generously butter a 12-cup muffin tin.
- On a lightly floured work surface, cut the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece of dough against the work surface into a ball using the palm of your hand. Place the balls in the muffin tin. Cover with a damp dishcloth or lightly-oiled plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm, humid spot for 45 minutes or until doubled in volume.
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Using a pastry brush, cover the tops of the dough with milk.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the buns are nicely browned. Let cool. The buns will keep for 2 to 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature. You can reheat them in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
Light as a feather, these moist little buns with black garlic butter, a trendy ingredient, possibly make the best accompaniment to a bowl of soup. It’s not surprising that this winning combo is offered at Café RICARDO restaurants. As clients have often asked for the recipe, you’d better take notes! It’s now or never!