Burger Buns
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
12 buns
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Calories
198 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Burger Buns
Description
The Burger Buns recipe produces twelve soft round buns, using lukewarm water, unsalted butter, sugar, salt, instant yeast, and an egg to enrich the dough. After mixing and kneading, the dough undergoes a first rise until nearly doubled, followed by shaping into individual buns that rest for a second rise to develop volume and a tender crumb. Baking at 375°F produces golden buns with a gentle crust, brushed with melted butter for added flavor and sheen.
The buns’ moderate size and soft texture make them suitable not only for hamburgers but also for sandwiches and sliders. The recipe suggests variations in size and baking time to accommodate larger or smaller buns as desired. The pliable dough and straightforward method make it accessible for home bakers.
For a different surface finish, an egg wash before baking can help seeds like sesame or poppy adhere to the buns. Additionally, the dough can be shaped into a loaf form for bread slices, with adjusted baking time and pan size. Reducing sugar slightly is offered as a way to make the buns less sweet without altering the method.
Ingredients
- 3/4 to 1 cup water lukewarm
- 2 tablespoons butter cold, cut into pieces, unsalted
- 1 large egg
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour King Arthur Unbleached brand
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 3 tablespoons butter plus more for the baking sheet, melted
Instructions
- Mix and knead all of the dough ingredients except for the melted butter by hand, mixer, or bread machine until a soft, smooth dough forms.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 to 2 hours, or until it's nearly doubled in bulk.
- Gently deflate the dough and divide it into 12 pieces.
- Shape each piece into a round ball, then flatten it to a squat round blob about 2 1/2 inches (8 cm) across. (Another easy way to shape buns, besides rolling them into balls and flattening, is to gently deflate the dough and form it into a smooth 8-inch (20-cm) log. Using a serrated knife, slice the log into 12 pieces. Gently tug the edges of each piece underneath the ball of dough to form a squat ball.)
- Place the buns on a lightly buttered or parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise for about an hour, until noticeably puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush the buns with about half the melted butter and bake until golden, 12 to 18 minutes.
- As soon as you remove the buns from the oven, brush them with the remaining melted butter, which will lend the buns a satiny, buttery crust. Place the buns on a wire rack to cool completely. Proceed as desired.
Notes
- Brush buns with egg wash to help seeds stick before baking; use melted butter afterward for a glossy finish.
- To make a loaf instead of buns, shape the dough accordingly and bake in a 9x5-inch pan at 350°F until done, covering with foil if browning too fast.
- Adjust sugar in the dough for less sweetness without changing other ingredients or steps.
- Divide dough into different numbers of pieces to make buns of various sizes; adjust baking time accordingly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12buns
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger bun | |
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 275mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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