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Weigh your flour; or measure it by gently spooning it into a cup, then sweeping off any excess. Combine all of the dough ingredients and mix and knead them — by hand, mixer, or bread machine — to make a soft dough.
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Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it's almost doubled in bulk.
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Turn the dough onto a lightly greased surface, gently deflate it, and divide it into 6 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
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Place the balls into the greased cups of a hamburger bun pan, flattening gently. Or place them on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 2" to 3" between them; flatten gently.
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Cover and let rise until the buns have doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Towards the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Bake the buns for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they're light golden brown.
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Remove them from the oven, and brush them with melted butter, if desired.
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Transfer the buns to a rack to cool. Store buns, well-wrapped, at room temperature for several days; freeze for longer storage.
