Ingredients:
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water (110 to 115 degrees F)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Optional egg wash:
Beat 1 egg with 2 tablespoons water until well combined and frothy

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Prepare baking sheets by greasing with butter or cooking spray, or line with a piece of parchment paper.

Fit your stand mixer with the dough hook attachment. In the mixing bowl, mix the yeast and warm water on low speed for 10 seconds, just to combine. Add the oil and sugar, and let stand for 5 minutes.

Add the egg, salt and 3 cups of flour and knead on medium speed until a soft dough forms. If the dough appears too sticky, add the remaining ½ cup of flour and continue kneading until the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Use your hands to knead until smooth and elastic, about 3 to 5 minutes, adding extra flour in small amounts as needed. Do not let rise.

For hamburger buns, divide dough into 12 pieces; for slider buns, divide dough into 24 pieces.

Form each section of dough into a ball by tucking the corners underneath and then cup your hand around the ball and roll in circular motion, on an un-floured surface, until a smooth ball is formed.

Place dough balls at least 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet; cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes.

For a glossy finish, brush the top of each bun with egg wash just before placing in the oven. Bake at 425 degrees for 8 to 12 minutes, until the tops are an even, golden brown. Remove buns from sheet and transfer to a wire rack to cool.

To store: Place buns in an airtight container and store at room temperature for 3 to 4 days, or place on a baking sheet for one hour in the freezer, and then transfer buns to a plastic zipper bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. Remove from freezer, place on prepared baking sheet and let thaw as oven heats to 425 degrees. Frozen rolls may need a few more minutes to bake.