Here’s a soft, fragrant, and buttery recipe for Easy Lemon Milk Butter Buns — perfect for breakfast or tea time 🍋🥖

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🍋 Easy Lemon Milk Butter Buns

🧂 Ingredients (Makes 12 buns)

Dough

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp instant yeast
• ½ cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• Zest of 1 lemon

Optional Glaze

• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1–2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Activate Yeast

1. In a small bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast.
2. Let it sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.

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2️⃣ Make the Dough

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and lemon zest.
2. Add yeast mixture, egg, and softened butter.
3. Mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

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3️⃣ First Rise

• Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth or plastic wrap.
• Let rise 1–1.5 hours, until doubled in size.

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4️⃣ Shape Buns

1. Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal portions.
2. Shape each portion into a smooth ball.
3. Place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between buns.

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5️⃣ Second Rise

• Cover and let buns rise 30–40 minutes, until puffy.

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6️⃣ Bake

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Bake for 18–20 minutes, until golden brown.

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7️⃣ Optional Lemon Glaze

1. Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and a little melted butter.
2. Brush over warm buns for extra sweetness and lemony shine.

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🔥 Tips for Perfect Buns

• Softness: Don’t add too much flour; slightly sticky dough makes soft buns.
• Butter flavor: Use unsalted butter at room temperature and brush melted butter after baking.
• Lemon flavor: Add more zest or a teaspoon of lemon extract for a stronger aroma.
• Storage: Keep in an airtight container for 2–3 days. Reheat briefly for that fresh-baked feel.

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If you want, I can also give you:

• 🍋 Lemon Milk Butter Buns with glaze and sugar topping
• 🥄 Mini lemon buns for tea parties
• 🧈 Stuffed lemon butter buns with cream cheese
• 🍯 Sweet honey-lemon breakfast rolls

Do you want me to give the stuffed cream cheese version next?