Khara Bun Recipe

Khara bun recipe/ Masala Bun/ Spicy Bread

khara bun recipe | masala bun iyengar bakery | iyengar bakery khara bun with detailed photo and video recipe. an easy and popular south indian version of pav bun recipe made with plain flour, spices and onions. the recipe was mainly made and served in the south indian iyengar bakery’s but is widely known across india. it is generally served as an evening snack with a cup of tea or coffee but can also be served for morning breakfast

khara bun recipe | masala bun iyengar bakery | iyengar bakery khara bun with step by step photo and video recipe. bun or pav recipe are extremely popular recipe across india and are known for its various types. in north and western india it is known as pav but in south it is referred to as bun. one such bun recipe is masala bun or khara bun, from the popular iyengar bakery chain known for its extra flavour and spices in each bite.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup milk, warm
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp dry yeast
2 cup maida / plain flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tsp cumin / jeera
½ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
1 tsp chilli flakes
3 chilli, finely chopped
2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
4 tbsp butter

INSTRUCTIONS

firstly, in a large bowl take 1/2 cup warm milk, 1 tsp sugar and 1 tsp dry yeast.
mix well and rest for 10 minutes, so that yeast activates.
now add 2 cup maida, ¾ tsp salt and mix well.
further, add 1 onion, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp chilli flakes, 3 chilli, Oregano 1/2 tsp and 2 tbsp coriander.
squeeze and mix well making sure everything is well combined.
continue to knead for 5 minutes adding milk as required.
knead to a smooth and soft dough.
further, add 4 tbsp butter and continue to knead the dough.
the dough needs to turn non-sticky and yet remain super soft.
once the dough turns soft, tuck the dough well.
cover and rest for 1 hour in a warm place to rise.
after 1 hour, the dough rises indicating it is well poofed.
now knead the dough again slightly removing air incorporated.
pinch a small ball sized dough and tuck the dough forming small balls. make sure to tuck the dough to prevent from any scars appearing.
place the balls over the tray lined with butter paper.
now cover with a moist cloth and allow to rest for 30 minutes or until the dough doubles.
further, brush the dough with milk without damaging the balls.
place the tray into the preheated oven and bake at 180 degree celcius for 35 minutes, or until the pav turns golden brown from top.
once the bun is out of the oven, rub with butter to get a shiny look.
cool the bun completely, by placing on a cooling tray.
finally, enjoy khara bun as an evening snack.

how to make khara bun with step by step photo:

firstly, in a large bowl take ¾ cup warm milk, 1 tsp sugar and 1 tsp dry yeast

2.mix well and rest for 5 minutes, so that yeast activates

3.now add 2 cup maida, 1/2 tsp salt and mix well.

4.further, add 1 onion, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp chilli flakes, 3 chilli, Oregano 1/2 tsp and 2 tbsp coriander.

5.squeeze and mix well making sure everything is well combined.

6.continue to knead for 5 minutes adding milk as required.

7.knead to a smooth and soft dough.

8.further, add 2 tbsp butter and continue to knead the dough.

9.the dough needs to turn non-sticky and yet remain super soft.

10.once the dough turns soft, tuck the dough well.

11.cover and rest for 1 hour in a warm place to rise.

12.after 1 hour, the dough rises indicating it is well poofed.

13.now knead the dough again slightly removing air incorporated.
pinch a small ball sized dough and tuck the dough forming small balls. make sure to tuck the dough to prevent from any scars appearing.