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In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, sugar or honey, and yeast. Add eggs and whisk well.
Add the flour and salt. If you are not weighing your flour, start with 3 ½ cups of flour and mix that in. Add more only if needed.
Use a dough hook, and mix on medium-low for 8 to 10 minutes or so. The dough should come away from the side of the bowl for the most part, and be sticky and soft.
Optional: Let rise until doubled in size, covered with a damp, warm towel, then punch down and move on to the next step.
Divide into 8 equal pieces (or 12 - 16 for sliders). Shape each dough ball by pinching the bottom of the dough ball together and then cupping your hand on top of it on the counter. Circle your hand over the top of the ball, rolling the dough ball around gently until the top is smooth. Pinch together the bottom if needed and set on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Cover with a towel.
Let rise in a warm spot until almost doubled, about 30-45 minutes or so (depending on the warmth in your kitchen).
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Whisk an egg with a teaspoon of water and brush over the top of the buns. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes, until golden brown and completely cooked. Time varies as ovens vary, so watch the buns carefully halfway through cooking time.