EASY RUSTIC BUNS (NO KNEADING)

If you want warm, homemade bread without spending hours in the kitchen, these no-knead mini buns are the perfect solution. I usually prepare the dough right before my morning coffee, let it rise while I enjoy my coffee and scroll through Facebook, then simply shape, bake, and serve. The result? Soft, warm buns that my kids absolutely love.

This recipe is a lifesaver for busy mornings or last-minute dinners. No kneading, no mess, and you get fresh bread in less than an hour. You can enjoy them with butter, cheese, jam, or serve them as the ultimate side dish for kebapi, grilled meat, soups, or salads.

Rustic buns

🥖 Ingredients

  • 500 g all-purpose flour

  • 400 ml lukewarm water

  • 20 g fresh yeast (or 7 g dry yeast)

  • 1 flat teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 flat teaspoon salt

  • Pinch of sugar (helps activate the yeast)

  • 3 tablespoons oil (2 tbsp for the dough, 1 tbsp for coating)

👩‍🍳 Preparation

1. Make the Dough

In a large bowl, dissolve the fresh yeast in lukewarm water and add a pinch of sugar. There’s no need to activate it separately. Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, and 2 tablespoons of oil. Mix with a spoon until the dough comes together. The mixture will be soft and slightly sticky — that’s exactly what you want.

2. First Rise

Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise for about 30 minutes in a warm place, or until doubled in size.

3. Shape the Buns

Using a spoon, scoop out portions of dough and place them on a large baking pan lined with parchment paper or sprinkled with flour. The shapes will look rustic — lightly oil your hands and shape them into buns. Coat each bun with a little oil on top.

4. Second Rise

Let the shaped buns rise for another 10 minutes.

5. Bake

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the buns for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown. For a more rustic bakery look, sprinkle them with flour before baking.

💡 Tips & Serving Suggestions

  • Serve hot with butter, feta cheese, or ajvar.

  • They pair perfectly with kebapi, goulash, or any stew.

  • You can sprinkle sesame seeds or flax seeds before baking for extra crunch.

  • These buns are freezer-friendly — just let them cool, freeze, and reheat in the oven.

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