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Freshly baked Greek yogurt buns with a golden crust, arranged neatly on a baking sheet.

Fluffy Greek Yogurt Buns

These soft and fluffy Greek yogurt buns are easy to make and perfect for any meal. With a light texture and subtle tang from the yogurt, they pair beautifully with sweet or savory dishes.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Proofing Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 10 buns
Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 200 g thick Greek yogurt
  • 280 ml lukewarm milk
  • 30 g unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 7 g active dry yeast
  • 2 ½ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
    A glass bowl filled with flour, yeast, sugar, and salt being mixed with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the Greek yogurt, softened butter, and lukewarm milk to the bowl. Mix until the ingredients come together into a cohesive dough. No kneading is required at this stage—just ensure everything is well combined.
    A bowl with dry ingredients and Greek yogurt, with milk being incorporated.
  • Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
    A bowl covered with a dotted kitchen towel, allowing the dough to rest.
  • After the resting period, knead the dough by hand for 3-4 minutes until it becomes smooth and pliable.
    A smooth, well-kneaded ball of dough on a floured surface.
  • Form the dough into a smooth ball. If desired, brush the surface with a thin layer of oil to prevent drying out.
    A round dough ball sitting in a glass bowl, ready for proofing.
  • Place the dough ball in a clean bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
    A glass bowl covered with a kitchen towel, allowing the dough to proof.
  • Lightly flour your work surface and transfer the dough. Divide it into 10 equal portions, approximately 3 ounces (90 g) each.
    Individual portions of dough on a floured surface, ready for shaping.
  • Using a rolling pin, flatten each portion into a long rectangular shape.
    A portion of dough rolled into a rectangle, ready for folding.
  • Fold the bottom edge of the dough upward and press gently with your fingers.
    Bottom edge of the dough folded upward.
  • Fold the left and right edges inward, then fold the bottom edge upward again.
    Folding the edges of the dough inward to shape the bun.
  • Repeat the folding process until you have a neat bun. Pinch the bottom seam tightly to seal the bun and maintain its shape.
    A single shaped bun with neatly folded edges, resting on a blue surface.
  • Arrange the shaped buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover them with a towel and let them rise for another 45 minutes to 1 hour.
    Shaped buns resting on a baking tray, partially covered with a towel.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly dust the buns with flour and score the tops with a sharp knife or razor blade for a decorative finish.
    A hand scoring the dusted buns with a sharp razor for a decorative finish.
  • Bake the buns for 20-25 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and fill your kitchen with a delicious aroma.
    Golden brown buns with a flour-dusted surface baking inside the oven.
  • After baking, cover the buns with a kitchen towel for a softer crust, or leave them uncovered for a crispier texture. Serve warm or at room temperature with butter, jam, or cream cheese. Enjoy!
    A close-up of freshly baked buns with a golden crust and soft flour dusting.

Notes

Hydration Tip: Precise measurements for flour, yogurt, and milk are crucial to ensure the dough's proper hydration and texture. You can use a kitchen scale if possible.
Proofing Environment: For best results, let the dough rise in a warm place (about 75–80°F / 24–27°C). If your kitchen is cold, preheat your oven to 100°F (38°C), turn it off, and let the dough rise inside.

Nutrition

Serving: 80gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 601mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 0.002mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Easy Yogurt Rolls, Fluffy Greek Yogurt Buns, Homemade bread, Soft Dinner Rolls
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