By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 12
136 cal · 115 min
Fast Buttery Buns
Recipe GLPRf32d0185dddd0a
Light and fluffy buttery buns that come together quickly with instant yeast and warm water. Perfect for serving alongside any meal or enjoying fresh from the oven with a spread of butter and jam.
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Ingredients
1 cup lukewarm water
2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
1 tablespoon cane sugar
2 1/2 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lukewarm water, instant yeast, and cane sugar. Let sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
Add 1 1/2 cups of the bread flour to the yeast mixture and stir until combined. Let this sponge rest for 10 minutes.
Add the remaining 1 cup of bread flour, salt, and unsalted butter pieces to the bowl. Mix using a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise at room temperature for 60 minutes or until doubled in size.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a tight ball and place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Cover the shaped buns with the damp cloth and let them rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the buns for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top.
Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Comments
This is a straightforward yeast bun recipe with ingredients every Charlotte grocery chain stocks year-round at competitive prices, making ingredient cost negligible. The 115-minute stated time is honest for active mixing, rising, shaping, and baking, though expect closer to 150 minutes if you're not practiced at dough handling. The real drawback is that these buns demand attention during proofing stages and don't reheat particularly well unless you freeze them fresh—they'll dry out significantly by day two in the fridge. For a weeknight family meal, this is better as a weekend project or special-occasion batch than a quick dinner solution.
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