Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix and knead to make a soft, smooth dough.

Place the dough in a lightly greased container. Cover and allow the dough to rise for 60~90 minutes, until it’s just about double in volume.

Gently deflate the dough and transfer to a lightly greased work surface.

Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces. Round each piece into a smooth ball.

Lightly grease 2 8″ round baking pans. Arrange the buns evenly in each pan.

Cover the pan and allow the buns to rise for another 60~90 minutes or until they’re crowded against each other and are quite puffy.

Preheat the oven to 350°F towards the end of the rising time.

Uncover the buns and bake them for 22~24 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top. An instant read thermometer inserted into the middle of the center bun should register at least 190°F.

Remove the buns from the oven and brush them with melted butter. After couple of minutes, turn them out of the pan onto a cooling rack.

Serve warm. Cool the leftovers and store them wrapped tightly at room temperature.