I tried this recipe and the buns came out really tasty, only that the texture wasn't light enough and was more like biscuits (or scones) than a burger bun. Instead of using an electric mixer or bread machine, I had simply used a large spoon to mix the ingredients, and had supplemented instant yeast with active dry yeast (mixed with a pinch of sugar and the water in the recipe), were these the reasons my buns have come out with a different texture? You'll see the dough was mixed with an electric mixer for 7 minutes (or with the dough cycle of the bread machine). This 7 minutes with the electric mixer will yield a smooth, soft, shiny, elastic dough that helps create the lighter yeast bread texture - it's difficult to get this result by hand mixing - unless you're looking for a workout as well! Using active dry yeast should also create a good rise in this recipe as instant yeast does. Happy Baking! Irene @ KAF

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