Easy Crusty Buns Recipe: Perfectly Crispy on the Outside, Soft on the Inside

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked bread filling your kitchen.

These crusty buns are the perfect way to enjoy that cozy, homemade vibe. They are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.

Best of all, this recipe is simple enough for beginners and doesn’t require any fancy techniques—just a few ingredients and some patience for the dough to rise.

Ingredients:

1 + 1/2 cups warm water (350ml).
1 tbsp dry or instant yeast (7g).
1 tsp salt + 1 tsp sugar.
4 cups flour (480g).

• Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
• Take one piece and form a ball.
• Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet with flour.
• Spraying water on buns. Let the dough rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
• Use a sharp knife to cut a slit across the top of the buns.
• Bake at 190° (375°F) for 20 minutes.