Slider Buns

Ingredients:

2-1/4 tsp/11g/1 packet active dry yeast

1/2 cup water (110F)

2/3 cup milk ~ room temperature

1 large egg

3 tbsp/43g butter ~ melted

2-1/2 tbsp sugar

1-1/4 tsp salt

3 cups AP flour

Topping

1 large egg white

1 tbsp water

1/4 cup sesame seeds (Optional)

Melted butter

Directions/Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together water, milk, melted butter, and egg.
2. In the bread machine, place the milk mixture along with the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast in the order.  Then set to dough cycle.
3. Remove the finished dough to a lightly floured surface.  Flatten into a rectangle, cut into 24 equal pieces and shape the dough into balls.
4. Place on 2 parchment-lined baking sheets, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise for 30 mins.
5. Brush with the egg white wash and sprinkle the sesame seeds (if using) and bake in a preheated oven at 375 F for 15-18 mins.
6. Remove from the oven, brush with melted butter and let the buns cool on a rack.
7. Split the buns in half, add sandwich fillings.  Enjoy!