Homemade Hamburger Buns
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Course
Bread
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Cuisine
American, International
Homemade Hamburger Buns
Description
The process begins with activating yeast in warm water with sugar to create a foamy starter. This mixture is combined with butter, one egg, flour, and salt to form a smooth batter, gradually incorporating the rest of the flour to develop a dough with a slightly tacky but elastic feel. After kneading to develop gluten, the dough is allowed to rise until doubled in size, ensuring lightness.
Once risen, the dough is gently deflated and divided into equal portions, each shaped into smooth balls. These are placed on parchment-lined baking sheets to proof further, then brushed with an egg wash and sprinkled with sesame seeds before baking. The result is buns with a soft interior and a golden, slightly crisp exterior, suitable for homemade hamburgers and sandwiches.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup water 100-110 degrees F, warm
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons butter at room temperature, unsalted
- 2 egg at room temperature, divided, large
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour divided
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine water, sugar and yeast in a small bowl; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with dough hook attachment, beat the water mixture, butter, 1 egg, 2 cups flour and salt on medium-low speed until a smooth batter forms, about 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add remaining 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft, smooth ball of dough is formed. The dough should feel elastic and slightly tacky to the touch. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 3 minutes.
- Lightly oil a large bowl or coat with nonstick spray; place dough in bowl, turning to coat. Cover with a clean dishtowel and let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Gently deflate dough by punching down. Working on a lightly floured surface, divide into 8 equal pieces, weighing the pieces as needed; shape each piece into a smooth ball.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place rolls onto the prepared baking sheet; flatten each ball to 3 inches. Cover with a clean dishtowel and let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining egg and milk. Brush tops of dough with egg mixture; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Place into oven and bake until golden brown, about 15-18 minutes.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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