These homemade golden butter rings offer a delectable taste and a delightful aroma that fills your kitchen as they bake. This recipe combines simple ingredients to create soft, fluffy bread rolls, enriched with a touch of butter in each piece. Each roll is gently brushed with egg yolk and sprinkled with sesame seeds for a golden, tempting finish. Perfect for breakfast or as a side for your meals, these butter rings are sure to impress with their pleasing texture and elegant appearance.
Why You'll Love This
You'll adore this recipe for several reasons. Firstly, the rolls are incredibly soft, with a light, airy texture that melts in your mouth. The use of a hint of butter in the dough adds a rich, comforting flavor that's irresistible. Additionally, the sesame seed topping provides a subtle crunch and a beautiful contrast to the softness of the bread, enhancing the overall sensory experience. Easy to make and even easier to love, these butter rings are a wonderful addition to any baker's repertoire.
Perfect Occasion
These butter rings are perfect for any gathering, be it a casual brunch, a family breakfast, or a festive dinner. They pair wonderfully with both sweet and savory spreads, making them versatile for various dining settings. Serve them warm for the best experience, and watch them become a conversation starter at potlucks, holiday meals, or even as a special weekend treat for the family.
Decoration Tips
To elevate the presentation of your butter rings, consider the following decoration tips:
- Brush the tops generously with egg yolk before baking to achieve a rich golden color.
- Sprinkle with a mix of white and black sesame seeds for an appealing visual contrast.
- Arrange the baked butter rings on a rustic wooden board for serving to enhance their homemade appeal.
- Serve with small bowls of honey, jams, or creamy spreads to allow guests to customize their own butter ring experience.
Ingredients:
- 200 ml of warm milk
- 150 ml of warm water
- 150 ml of sunflower oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 7 grams of dry yeast or 21 grams of fresh yeast
- 1 egg white
- 700 grams of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of soft butter for each dough ball (for insertion into the dough balls)
For brushing:
- 1 egg yolk
- Sesame seeds
Instructions:
- Combine the milk, water, sunflower oil, salt, sugar, yeast, and egg white in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly.
- Gradually incorporate the flour until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for about an hour.
- Turn the risen dough out onto a clean surface and divide into 12 equal parts.
- Flatten each piece slightly and place a teaspoon of soft butter in the center, then seal and shape into a ball.
- Roll each dough ball into a rope and shape into rings, placing them on a baking tray.
- Cover the dough rings and let them rest for 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 170 degrees Celsius (338 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Brush each ring with egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cover with a cloth for about 10-15 minutes to soften further.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Enjoy the baking and the delicious outcome!