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Sri Lankan Kimbula Buns: Sweet and Soft Delights – By Malsha – eLanka Ingredients: For the Dough: 255 grams lukewarm water 7 grams instant dry/fast-acting yeast 450 grams all-purpose flour 25 grams dry milk powder 50 grams softened butter 35 grams sugar 8 grams salt For the Sugar Coating: 1/2 cup water 200 grams sugar (approximately 1 cup) Instructions: Making the Dough and First Proof: Begin by adding lukewarm water to a mixing bowl. Sprinkle the instant yeast on top and wait for it to foam around the edges (optional step to check yeast activity). Add the remaining dough ingredients and knead for 10 minutes using a mixer or 20 minutes by hand until the dough is smooth, stretchy, and pliable. The dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky. If it’s sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time and knead again. Form the dough into a ball, ...