Description
These homemade hamburger buns are soft, fluffy, and perfect for any burger or sandwich. Made from scratch using simple ingredients, they feature a tender crumb with a golden crust topped with sesame seeds or seasoning of your choice. Ideal for a weekend baking project, these buns elevate your burgers with their fresh, warm homemade flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 3/4 cups water, heated to 105°F
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp instant yeast (rapid rise)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp table salt
For Brushing Before Baking
- 3 Tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 1 egg mixed with 1 Tbsp water
- Sesame seeds or Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
- Combine dough ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, add all the dough ingredients—flour, warm water, sugar, unsalted butter, vegetable oil, instant yeast, egg, and salt—together.
- Knead: Attach the dough hook to the mixer and knead the mixture for about 6-8 minutes until a soft, smooth dough forms. It should feel tacky but not overly sticky.
- Rise: Transfer the dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover it tightly with plastic wrap, and allow it to rise in a warm place for 1 ½ to 2 hours, until it doubles in size.
- Divide the dough: Gently punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a clean work surface. Use a bench scraper to divide the dough into 8 equal portions, about 100 grams each.
- Shape the dough: Pinch the bottom of each dough piece and roll it on the counter under your palm to form smooth balls.
- Place on baking sheet: Arrange the dough balls, seam side down, spaced a few inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Second rise: Flatten each ball gently to a 3-inch diameter with your palm. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and let rise again for 1 hour.
- Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Brush each bun with some melted butter, then with the egg wash (egg mixed with water) to help seeds adhere. Sprinkle sesame seeds or Everything But The Bagel Seasoning on top of each bun.
- Bake: Bake the buns for 15-18 minutes, or until they are golden brown and look inviting.
- Cool, slice, and enjoy: After baking, brush the buns with any remaining melted butter carefully so as not to remove the seeds. Cool the buns on a wire rack. When ready to serve, slice each bun horizontally with a serrated knife.
Notes
- Store baked buns in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for 1-3 days; refrigeration can dry them out.
- Freeze buns in a sealed bag for 2-3 months; thaw at room temperature before use.
- For sliders, divide dough into 16 smaller 50-gram buns and bake for 12-14 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (about 100 grams)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
