How Do You Keep Shaped Buns From Losing Their Form in the Oven?

How Do You Keep Shaped Buns From Losing Their Form in the Oven?

Have you ever spent an hour meticulously shaping a beautiful loaf of bread or a batch of adorable animal-shaped buns, only to watch them puff up into unrecognizable, formless blobs in the oven? It’s a truly heartbreaking kitchen moment. You followed the recipe, you kneaded with all your might, but the final product looks nothing like your artistic vision. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone.