If the buns dry out because the sugar is hygroscopic, what if you replace the sugar in the dough with honey? Will honey produce a bun that stays softer longer?
Don't know - honey is sugar, so it's still hygroscopic. And the sugar in the dough is minimal (compared to what you might sprinkle on its surface...) Interesting thought - PJH
May 8, 2010 at 9:43pm