These easy yogurt buns are soft, delicious, and made with only a few simple ingredients. They're excellent for quick meals, snacks, or pairings with soups and stews --- plus, they're perfect for beginner bakers!
If you're just starting with baking bread, this recipe is a great place to start. With only a handful of pantry staples, including plain yogurt, these buns are perfect for beginner bakers.
Whether you're serving them with soup, turning them into sandwiches, or enjoying them with butter and jam, these buns with yogurt consistently deliver delicious results.
So what are you waiting for? 🙂
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Why these yogurt buns are a keeper!
- Soft, fluffy texture. Yogurt adds natural moisture and a tender crumb, giving the buns a pleasantly soft texture without needing a ton of oil or butter.
- Versatile for sweet or savory. Whether you're making them for breakfast, as sandwich rolls, or to serve with soups and stews, these yogurt buns will be great due to their neutral taste. Oh, it pairs well with cheese or plain honey for snacks, too! 🙂
Ingredients
(See the recipe card below for measurements.)
- Flour – you only need all-purpose flour to make these buns with yogurt.
- Yeast – as always, I use active dry yeast.
- Yogurt – plain Greek yogurt is the best type that you can use for baking these rolls.
- Oil – you only need a tablespoon; mild or fruity extra virgin olive oil would be great.
- Salt – just use your favorite brand.
How to make buns with yogurt
Start by combining the yeast with warm water, then set it aside until it's ready.
In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt.
Add the foamy yeast (once ready), yogurt, and olive oil.
Mix, then once a dough starts to form, transfer it to a flat surface and knead until you get a smooth texture.
Form it into a ball and place it in an oiled bowl.
Cover with a kitchen towel and set aside until it has doubled in size (this typically takes 60 to 90 minutes).
Deflate the dough and divide it into six portions.
Form each portion into a ball and place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Make a criss-cross cut on top of each bun.
Cover it again with a kitchen towel and set aside until they become puffy, which typically takes 30 to 45 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (375°F).
Once the oven is ready, uncover your yogurt buns.
Place the baking tray in the middle of the oven for about 30 minutes, or until they turn golden.
Remove the buns with yogurt from the oven and transfer them to a rack to cool. Then, serve!
Helpful tips
- This is a beginner-friendly bread, so the dough is easy to handle. Hence, you don't need to use a stand mixer at all; kneading by hand will yield excellent results.
- If you want an extra crispy crust, spray your oven with a bit of water (about four sprays) when you place the tray in the oven --- this adds more steam that helps in creating the crispy crust for the yogurt buns.
Serving suggestions
These soft yogurt buns will work with just about any meal --- sweet or savory. Here are some delicious ways to enjoy them:
Pair it with a warm bowl of potato and celery soup for a cozy, satisfying combo any day of the week.
They're a perfect match for dipping, or simply soaking up every spoonful.
The neutral taste of the yogurt buns pairs beautifully with the subtle sweetness of the leeks and the creamy eggs, making it great for breakfast, brunch, or a light lunch packed with flavor.
These buns are excellent alongside saucy dishes like this stew.
It's perfect for soaking up every last bit of sauce, and for cleaning your plate. 😉
These buns with yogurt adapt beautifully to any meal --- and they have everything you want in a go-to homemade bread.
So, try a batch today and mix up your pairings!
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📖 Recipe
Yogurt Buns Recipe
Equipment
- Weighing Scale
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper/Baking paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 240 grams flour (about 1 & 1/2 cups)
- 4 grams yeast (1 teaspoon, heaping)
- 70 grams yogurt (1/4 cup)
- 105 ml water (1/4 cup + 4 tablespoons), warm
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine the yeast with warm water, then set aside until it's foamy.
- While waiting, mix flour and salt in a separate mixing bowl.
- Once the yeast is ready, add it to the bowl, together with yogurt and olive oil.
- Mix, then once a dough starts to form, transfer it to a flat surface and knead until you get a smooth texture.
- Form the dough into a ball and place it in an oiled bowl.
- Cover with a kitchen towel and set aside until it has doubled in size (this typically takes 60 to 90 minutes).
- Deflate by punching it in the center and divide it into six portions.
- Shape each portion into a ball and place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Use a sharp knife to make a criss-cross cut on top of each bun.
- Cover it again with a kitchen towel and set aside until they become puffy, which typically takes 30 to 45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (375°F).
- When the oven is ready, uncover the yogurt buns and place them in the center of the oven for about 30 minutes, or until they start to turn golden.
- Remove the tray from the oven and transfer the buns to a rack to cool. Then, serve!
Notes
- Cook's Tip: It's an easy-to-handle dough, hence, kneading by hand will deliver excellent results --- no need to use a stand mixer.
- Refer to the post for more tips and suggestions.
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