Description
Homemade Hamburger Buns are soft, fluffy, and slightly chewy with a hint of sweetness. They’re sturdy enough for juicy burgers yet tender enough to enjoy on their own, making them far better than store-bought buns.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk (skim, low-fat, or whole)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry or quick rise yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Warm milk to 100–110°F. Stir in yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine yeast mixture with flour, remaining sugar, salt, butter, and eggs. Mix until flour is absorbed.
- Knead by hand for 8–10 minutes or in a stand mixer for 6–8 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
- Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball and flatten slightly.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash. Brush buns and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake 22–28 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing with a serrated knife.
Notes
- Substitute part of the flour with whole wheat for heartier buns.
- For a rustic look, brush with oil instead of egg wash.
- Make slider buns by dividing dough into 16 pieces and baking 15–20 minutes.
- Shape into hot dog or sub rolls with 60–75 g of dough each.
- Use buttermilk for a subtle tang or sourdough starter for more flavor (longer rise needed).
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
