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Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 3 hours
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 buns
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delicious and soft homemade hamburger buns made from scratch with simple ingredients, perfect for your next burger night. These buns have a tender crumb with a slightly sweet flavor, a shiny golden crust topped with sesame seeds or Everything But The Bagel seasoning, and a rich buttery finish.

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

  1. Combine dough ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, add all the dough ingredients—flour, water, sugar, butter, vegetable oil, instant yeast, egg, and salt. Mix them together until just combined.
  2. Knead: Attach the dough hook and knead the dough for about 6 to 8 minutes until it becomes soft, smooth, and tacky but not overly sticky. This develops the gluten needed for structure.
  3. Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased or oiled bowl. Cover it with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for 1 ½ to 2 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Divide the dough: Gently punch down the risen dough to release air. Turn it out onto a clean surface and use a bench scraper to divide the dough into 8 equal portions, approximately 100 grams each.
  5. Shape the dough: Pinch the bottom of each portion and roll it under the palm of your hand on the counter to form a smooth, round bun shape.
  6. Place on baking sheet: Arrange the shaped dough balls seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart so they don’t touch.
  7. Second rise: Lightly flatten each bun to about 3 inches in diameter using the palm of your hand. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and allow them to rise again for 1 hour.
  8. Preheat and prep: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the buns with melted butter, then brush them with the egg wash (egg mixed with water) to help toppings stick. Sprinkle sesame seeds or Everything But The Bagel seasoning on top as desired.
  9. Bake: Bake the buns for 15 to 18 minutes until they turn golden brown and look pretty on top.
  10. Cool, slice, and enjoy: Once out of the oven, immediately brush the buns with any remaining melted butter to keep them soft and flavorful. Cool them on a wire rack before slicing horizontally with a serrated knife. Serve as hamburger buns or sandwiches.

Notes

  • Store buns in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for 1-3 days. Refrigeration will cause them to dry out faster.
  • Freeze buns in a sealed bag for 2-3 months. Thaw at room temperature before use.
  • For slider-sized buns, divide the dough into 16 portions (about 50 grams each) and reduce baking time to 12-14 minutes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bun
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 230 mg
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg

Find it online: https://comfortplates.com/homemade-hamburger-buns-recipe/