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No-knead Bread Buns

October 21, 2024 by Naomi Toilalo WhānauKai 6 Comments

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No-knead Bread Buns – Ngā Parāoa Iti Kore-Poke

These are the no-knead version of the most popular recipe in my cookbook and in my whānau – my Parāoa Iti Tuatangata – Superhero buns (kneaded bread buns)! This is dedicated to all of you out there who want to make parāoa (bread) but don’t like the idea of kneading! I get it, I love kneading but I also have a large mixer that kneads my dough and I often use that option! Heoi anō (however), this dough is simply left in the bowl and we use a sourdough technique, called stretch and folding. We pull the dough high in the air and fold it back in to the centre of the bowl, turn the bowl a quarter turn and repeat. The repetition of this motion creates gluten strands which gives us a lovely, stretchy dough. The dough is slightly wetter when we use this technique but do not add more flour, just trust the process. Feeling like you love this idea but need a cheese injection? Kei te pai – all good, I got you! Try my cheesy no-knead bread buns recipe!

Have you got any other no-knead bread recipes?

Āe mārika – sure do! I have grown to love no-knead bread recipes and so I have developed a no-knead focaccia recipe, a no-knead bread loaf and a rustic no-knead bread that is baked in a cast iron pot. If you want a sweeter variety, why not try my no-knead chocolate stuffed fry bread. Let me know if you have any pātai (questions), I am more than happy to help!

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No-knead Bread Buns – Parāoa Iti Poke-kore

Light and fluffy no-knead bread buns that are absolutely delicious! Perfect for hamburgers, sliders or a delicious side for any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
Total Rising Time 2 hours hours
Servings 12 large buns

Ingredients

The Dough – Te Pokenga

  • 2 ¼ C (550 ml) wai aromahana (lukewarm water)
  • 2 ½ tbsp huka hāura (brown sugar)
  • 1 sachet (8 g) īhi tere (instant yeast,) or 16 g (2 tbsp) Surebake/breadmakers yeast.
  • 5 C + 2 tbsp (770 g) puehu parāoa kounga (high grade flour)
  • 1 tbsp tote (salt, fine)
  • 65 g pata kua rewaina (melted butter). If you don't want to use butter, replace it with 4 tbsp noni ōriwa (olive oil).

Instructions

The Dough – Te Pokenga

  • Add the wai (water) and huka (sugar) in to a large bowl. Stir it until the huka (sugar) is dissolved. Sprinkle over the īhi tere (instant yeast), stir again and leave until foamy for 5 minutes.
  • Add the puehu parāoa (flour), tote (salt) and pata (butter). Stir it all together with a bread and butter knife for 1-2 minutes until combined, use your hands to make sure all the puehu parāoa and pata (butter) are combined well. It will be sticky, don't add any more flour. 
  • Cover the bowl with a bowl cover or tea towel. Leave to rise for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, stretch and fold the dough. (Refer to the video for a guide).
  • With wet hands, take a handful of dough from the side of the bowl, pull it high in the air and then place it in to the centre of the bowl. Turn the bowl a quarter turn and repeat that process. Every time you place the dough in to the centre it is one count.
    In total do 30-35 stretch and folds. This should only take a minute.
  • Cover the bowl again and leave for 30 minutes.
    Then repeat the stretch and fold process. This time do 25 stretch and folds.
  • Cover again and leave the dough for 15 minutes to rise.
  • Lightly grease a 25 cm by 35 cm tray with a little noni (oil). Try and get a tray close to this size as it helps the buns rise in a more uniform way.
  • Tip the risen dough on to lightly floured bench. Divide the dough in to 12 equal pieces. Don't be tempted to knead the dough again here, we want to handle the dough lightly so the buns stay nice and fluffy.
  • Take each piece, fold all the corners in to the centre until you have a tight ball, seal the seams by pinching them with your fingers. (Refer to the video for a guide).
  • Flip the dough over and use your hands to tuck it in to a ball shape. Place it on to the oiled tray. Repeat with each piece of dough.
  • Cover the buns with a tea towel and rise for 45 minutes.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 175 °C.
    Bake for 25 – 27 minutes until baked and golden.
  • To test if the buns are done, press the bottom part of one of the buns. If the buns springs back, they are ready. If when you press it, the dough stays indented, bake for a couple more minutes.
  • When the buns come straight out of the oven, brush them with a knob of pata (butter) for a glossy finish.
    These are at their best eaten immediately or cut open and toasted the next day.

Video

https://whanaukai.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/No-knead-Bread-Buns-WV.mp4

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Comments

  1. Sheridan Eketone

    November 20, 2024 at 3:33 pm

    5 stars
    I have been a fan of your super hero buns recipe for a while now so couldn’t wait to try the no knead version. Oh my GOSH, these were so easy to make! I will never go back to the kneading 😉 HA! I love that all your tips work! (Like make sure you incorporate the butter – I may have missed that step… still delicious tho) My family loved having fresh buns for lunch! Thank you for always sharing your tips and tricks with us!

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    • Naomi Toilalo WhānauKai

      November 20, 2024 at 10:23 pm

      Yes Sheridan! Best feedback EVER!!!

      Reply
  2. Jenny Heath

    February 12, 2025 at 12:53 pm

    Morena, can you freeze the buns for later use? They look delicious.

    Reply
    • Naomi Toilalo WhānauKai

      February 12, 2025 at 5:08 pm

      Kia ora Jenny, yes you totally can. I would make sure that they cool right down and then cut them through the middle for ease of opening after they are frozen. Store in a plastic bag.

      Reply
  3. Ngawaiata

    March 29, 2025 at 6:00 pm

    5 stars
    These have quickly become a whānau fave!! Easy to make and light fluffy buns.
    Ngā mihi Naomi.

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    • Naomi Toilalo WhānauKai

      March 30, 2025 at 4:32 pm

      So glad that you enjoy this recipe Ngawaiata, there is nothing quite like a homemade bun! Ngā mihi!

      Reply

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