Homemade Hamburger Buns
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Homemade Hamburger Buns
Description
This recipe starts by warming milk to just below boiling to scald it, then cooling it with butter and salt until warm enough to activate yeast. Instant yeast is proofed with warm water and sugar before combining with cooled milk mixture and beaten egg. Flour is added gradually and kneaded until the dough is soft and elastic.
The dough rests and rises until doubled in a warm area, then divided into equal pieces shaped into buns about half an inch thick and three inches wide. The buns can be topped with sesame seeds or an egg and butter wash for a glossy finish.
Baking produces buns with a soft crumb and a tender, slightly shiny crust suitable for holding burger patties or other sandwich fillings without falling apart. These buns provide homemade texture and flavor compared to store-bought options.
Use fresh yeast by checking expiration, and proof it properly for best rise. Scalding the milk denatures proteins which improves dough texture and rise. Mixing can be done by hand if a stand mixer is unavailable, with longer kneading. Parchment paper on the baking sheet prevents sticking and eases cleanup.
Ingredients
- ½ cup water warm
- 1 package instant yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk whole
- 4 tablespoons butter divided use, room temperature, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg room temperature
- 3 to 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- sesame seeds optional
- butter for a shiny top, additional|wash
- egg for a shiny top, additional|wash
Instructions
- Heat the milk to 181°F (or just until small bubbles form on the sides, do not boil) in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from the heat and pour into a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter and salt to the milk and stir until butter is melted. Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes or until it reaches 105-110°F.
- While the mixture is cooling, combine warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a large bowl and set aside for about 5 minutes.
- Add the yeast mixture to the cooled (110°F) milk. Beat the egg and add it in.
- In a stand mixer with a dough hook add 2 cups of flour and mix. Continue adding flour until you have a soft dough. Knead on medium low speed for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the dough from the mixer and place in a large oiled bowl. Cover and let rise for about 90-100 minutes or until doubled.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll into a ball. Shape until about ½ inch thick and 3 inches in diameter. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 60 minutes. While rolls are rising, preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and cool slightly. Whisk 1 egg white until foamy and add cooled melted butter. Whisk to combine and brush the rolls with the egg wash. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake the hamburger buns for 18-20 minutes or until golden.
- Cool before cutting.
Notes
- Check yeast freshness as expired yeast may not rise well.
- Scalding milk (heating to small bubbles) improves dough rise by denaturing proteins.
- Use a thermometer or visually judge milk temperature to cool it to 105-110°F before adding yeast.
- Instant yeast quantity is 2 ¼ teaspoons per packet; proof with sugar and warm water to activate.
- If no stand mixer, knead dough by hand on floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8buns
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 229IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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