Passover Mini Buns

These kosher-for-Passover mini buns are soft, easy to make, and surprisingly versatile. With just a handful of pantry ingredients, they bake up golden and are perfect with sweet or savory spreads.

55 minutes
Serves 14
Easy
Passover Mini Buns

Ingredients

  • Bun ingredients-
  • 2.5 cups of water
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 3/4 cup of olive oil
  • 3 cups of matzo meal
  • 6 eggs
  • Topping-
  • Olive oil or avocado oil spray
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1.Preheat the oven to 400F / 200C.
  2. 2.In a pot add the water, sugar, salt, and olive oil.
  3. 3.Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  4. 4.Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for 1 minute.
  5. 5.Add the matzo meal and mix with a wooden spoon until combined.
  6. 6.Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
  7. 7.Gradually add the eggs while stirring until you get a uniform mixture.
  8. 8.With wet hands form small ping pong-sized balls and place them on a baking pan.
  9. 9.Spray the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  10. 10.Bake for 40 minutes.
  11. 11.Turn off the oven and keep the door cracked open with a wooden spoon for 5 minutes so the buns hold their shape.