Buns (Hamburger or hot dog)

3/4 to 1 cup warm water
2 T butter
1 egg
3.5 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1.25 tsp. salt
1 T yeast

Mix ingredients in stand mixer or by hand until it is soft and stretchy, or if using a stand mixer until it is not sticking to the sides anymore. Shape into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover with a towel and let rise until double. Punch down dough and divide into 8 pieces, either round for hamburger buns or long for hot dog buns. Let rise one hour. Brush buns with butter and bake at 375 for 15-18 min.