Homemade Hot Dog Buns - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet or 1/4 ounce)
1/4 cup warm water (105-110F)
1 cup warm milk (105-110F)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons salt
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg white (for egg wash)

Preparation

In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine sugar, yeast and warm water. Stir to dissolve and let set until bubbly, about 5 minutes.
Add in milk, vegetable oil and salt.
With the mixer on a low speed with the dough hook attached, gradually add the flour.
Once 3 cups have been incorporated, add the remaining flour a tablespoon at a time until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 2-4 minutes, until smooth and supple. The dough should be soft, but not sticky.
Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled, 1-1 1/2 hours.
Gently remove the dough from its bowl onto a floured surface. Divide it into 9 equal pieces.
Shape into rolls. You want them to be the proportions of a fat cigar (slightly larger though) -- don't worry, they will expand when baking.
Place hot dog buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover with a dishtowel. Let them rise for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F.
Brush buns with egg white and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove to a rack to cool before slicing.