Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes Cornmeal Buns Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 1 dozen Use these buns to make our Smoked Pulled-Pork Sandwiches. Ingredients ½ cup warm milk (about 110 degrees), plus 1 tablespoon milk ½ cup warm water (about 110 degrees) 1 ½ tablespoons sugar 1 package active dry yeast 4 large egg yolks 1 ½ teaspoons coarse salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 cup yellow cornmeal, plus more for sprinkling 2 cups bread flour Extra-virgin olive oil, for bowl and plastic wrap Directions In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine warm milk, water, and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. Add 3 egg yolks, salt, butter, cornmeal, and flour; mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Change to dough hook attachment; beat until dough is smooth, soft, and does not stick to your fingers when squeezed, about 5 minutes. Transfer dough to a clean surface. Knead into a ball; place in a bowl brushed with oil. Cover securely with plastic wrap; let stand in a warm place until dough has doubled in size, about 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Punch back the dough, and divide into 12 balls (2 1/4 ounces each). On a clean surface, using the palm of your hand, roll dough gently, pressing down while rolling to shape into a 2 1/4-inch-diameter ball. Place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat rolling until all the dough is used. Loosely cover with oiled plastic wrap. Let stand in a warm place to rise for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine remaining egg yolk and the remaining tablespoon milk. Brush tops of rolls with egg wash. Sprinkle rolls with cornmeal. Bake until deep golden brown, rotating pan once during baking, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and transfer to a wire rack to cool. Cook's Notes The oven is an excellent place for rising dough. Preheat to 175 degrees for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and let covered dough rise in warm oven. This cuts the rising time by almost one-third. Rate it Print