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Hamburger Buns
5 from 27 votes

Hamburger Buns

These hamburger buns are soft and fluffy with a tender crumb, made from a dough enriched with milk, butter, and eggs. The dough rises until airy, is shaped into round buns, and then baked to develop a golden exterior. The recipe yields large or smaller buns depending on portioning, which can be optionally topped with sesame seeds.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 42 mins
Servings: 8 -12 buns
Calories: 248 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter unsalted
  • 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 instant yeast 0.25 oz package (2 1/4 teaspoons
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 egg divided
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • sesame seeds optional

Instructions

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  1. In a small saucepan, combine the milk, water and butter. Heat just until the butter has melted - do not boil.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl if making by hand), combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour, the yeast, the sugar and the salt. Mix together.
  3. Mix in one of the eggs.
  4. Add the warmed milk mixture and combine.
  5. Continue to add flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough comes together. It will still be tacky but shouldn’t be overly sticky.
  6. If using a mixer, switch to the dough hook and knead for 5-8 minutes. If making by hand, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  7. Cover the dough and allow it to rise for 30-40 minutes.
  8. Shape the dough into 8-12 balls and flatten. The buns will rise up, but won’t rise out much, so make them about the width that you’d like the final buns to be. Place on a baking sheet that has been lined with a silpat liner or parchment paper.
  9. Cover the rolls and allow them to rise for 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Combine the remaining egg and the tablespoon of water and whisk well together.
  11. Brush the egg wash over the buns. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
  12. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

Notes

  • Yield can be adjusted to 8 large or up to 12 smaller buns, based on preference for bun size.
  • Finished buns freeze well; thaw completely before using for best texture.
  • Nutrition information provided is an estimate and may vary depending on ingredients and portion.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bun Calories 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0g (0%) Trans Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 312mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 -12 buns

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bun
Calories 248kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 312mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.