Burger Buns Recipe
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Burger Buns Recipe
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Super soft and buttery burger buns made completely from scratch! No bread machine and no stand mixer required, this dough is simple to make and you'll never want storebought hamburger rolls again! Recipe includes a how-to video!
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Ingredients
- 1 1 cup water
- ¼ ¼ cup whole milk
- 2 ½ 2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar plus a pinch for activating the yeast
- 5 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk lightly beaten, room temperature preferred (save the white for brushing on top)
- 1 ¼ 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
- 4 4 cups bread flour² plus additional as needed (I often need ½ cup additional or more, but your mileage will likely vary.)
- 1 ½ 1 ½ teaspoons cornmeal optional
- sesame seeds for sprinkling (optional)
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Instructions
- Combine water and milk in a microwave-safe bowl and heat to 105-115F (40-46C). Be sure to stir before checking the temperature as sometimes the microwave heats unevenly.
- Pour warmed water/milk into large bowl (or you may use a stand mixer) and add yeast and a generous pinch (about 1 teaspoon) of granulated sugar. Stir briefly and allow mixture to sit until foamy (about 5-10 minutes). If yeast does not become foamy, it may be dead or your liquid may have been too hot or not hot enough. You will need to discard and start over.
- Once yeast is foamy, add 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, melted butter, egg, egg yolk, and salt. Stir until well-combined. Gradually add flour and stir (use a spatula or wooden spoon or the dough hook attachment on your mixer) until you have a soft, slightly sticky/tacky, but still manageable dough. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
- Transfer the dough to a clean, lightly floured surface and knead for several minutes until you have a smooth, elastic ball. If dough is too sticky to manage you may add more flour, but do so sparingly. You want the dough to be somewhat sticky! (If using a stand mixer, you can knead with the dough hook and your mixer on a medium-low speed for several minutes.)
- Transfer dough to a large, clean, lightly oiled bowl, turn to coat the dough with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled (this could take 1-2 hours depending on the temperature of your kitchen).
- After rising, gently deflate the dough and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Divide into 8 even pieces (see note 1. I form the dough into a ball, divide the dough in half and repeat until I have 8 even pieces). Form each piece into a smooth ball.
- Line a standard-sized cookie or baking sheet with parchment paper, dust the parchment lightly with corn meal (this will keep the rolls from sticking), then transfer rolls to prepared sheet, spacing them evenly. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and let rise until increased in size 50%. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375F (190C).
- Once rolls have risen (it’s OK if they’re lightly touching each other, you’ll just cut them apart after baking) and oven is preheated, remove plastic wrap and lightly brush rolls with reserved egg white³ and sprinkle with sesame seeds. If you notice any bubbles forming on the surface of the buns, take a toothpick and gently pierce the bubbles so they deflate.
- Transfer to oven and bake on 375F (190C) for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow rolls to cool completely and then use a sharp serrated knife to cut in half lengthwise. Enjoy!
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Notes
- ¹This recipe makes 8 fairly large buns. For smaller ones, you can divide the dough into 10 pieces instead. Keep in mind they will need a bit less time in the oven.
- ²You may substitute all-purpose flour (same amount) but keep in mind that the rolls will not rise as much or be quite as chewy.
- ³Alternatively you may brush the buns with melted salted butter. My taste testers preferred the softer tops and enhanced flavor of rolls brushed with butter (you’ll need about 2 Tablespoons of butter) BUT the buttered burger buns did not get the same pretty, shiny finish and unfortunately any sesame seeds added to the butter fall right off after baking.
- Store leftover buns in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Baked buns may also be frozen for up to 3 months. For best results warm or toast buns before using. Please see "Making in Advance" section in post for information on making the dough in advance.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bun
Calories
327kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
381mg
(16%)
Potassium
120mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
266IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8buns¹
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bun | |
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 381mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 266IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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