Homemade Hamburger Buns
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Homemade Hamburger Buns
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These homemade hamburger buns are so simple and fun to make and are so impressive for guests. They taste delicious with a soft, fluffy crumb. You'll be amazed at what a difference they make in elevating your Hamburger recipe.Our burger bun recipe uses pantry staples and only takes a few hours of rise time--so you can eat them the same day! They also freeze well, so make a batch and use them as needed.
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Ingredients
Ingredients for Burger Buns:
- 3/4 cup warm water about 110 ̊F
- 1 egg room temperature
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 Tbsp instant yeast rapid rise
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 3 1/4 cups Unbleached all-purpose flour (400g)* plus more as needed
Egg Wash and Toppings:
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds or Everything Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, combine warm water, egg, sugar, salt, and yeast. Whisk for 1 minute to hydrate the yeast.
- Add softened butter then add most of your flour (leave out about 1-2 Tbsp of flour). Use a firm spatula or dough hook attachment to mix the dough just until it comes together. Knead the dough for 5-6 minutes or until it is smooth, soft, and elastic. The dough should feel sticky to the touch but should not stick to clean/dry fingertips. If it’s too sticky to knead, add more flour or until you reach the desired consistency.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm place (I like to put it in my oven with the light on so it’s not hotter than 100 ̊F) for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or at room temperature for about 2 hours. The dough must double in volume.
- Scrape the dough out onto a clean work surface and use a food scraper or knife to cut it into 8 equal pieces, about 100 grams each piece. Cup your hand around a piece of dough and gently roll each piece of dough into a ball over your clean work surface or over the palm of your hand. Roll the dough balls until the surface is smooth and the dimple underneath shrinks.
- Set dough balls onto a silicone or parchment-lined baking sheet, keeping them evenly spaced. Flatten each dough ball into a 3” to 3 1/2” wide diameter, patting it down evenly. Cover the baking sheet loosely with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature until visibly puffed (1 to 1 1/2 hours). Towards the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 400 ̊F.
- Make the egg wash by beating together egg and water with a fork then brush it generously over the tops and sides of the buns. Sprinkle on sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning if desired and bake at 400 ̊F for 15 to 16 minutes, or until the tops are deeply golden. Transfer to a rack to cool completely then cover and store until ready to use. Before serving, slice the buns in half lengthwise with a serrated knife.
Notes
- *Be sure to measure flour correctly. Also, the amount of flour can vary depending on how dry or humid your environment is. Add flour until your dough feels sticky to the touch but isn’t sticking to your fingertips. Err on the side of adding less flour. You can always sprinkle in a little more flour later but you can’t take it out if you add too much.
- To keep the buns from drying out, store them once they are cooled to room temperature. Also, wait to slice the buns in half until ready to serve to keep the center crumb from drying out.2. To keep the buns from getting too soft or soggy from the burger sauces, spread the cut sides of the bun lightly with butter and toast on a skillet or griddle until golden brown. This creates a barrier for the sauces and also adds great flavor and texture to the burger bun.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbs
44g
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
455mg
(19%)
Potassium
76mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
192IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.001mg
(0%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8buns
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbs | 44g | |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 455mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 192IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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