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Quick Wheat Hamburger Buns

These homemade, wheat hamburger buns go from a pile of ingredients to fluffy, golden buns in less than an hour.Yield 8 (4 inch) buns (roughly 3.5 oz each)

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 297 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 c water, warmed to 100F
  • 2 Tbsp milk, warmed to 100F
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp active dry yeast
  • 2 Tbsp oil or melted butter (cooled)
  • 1 egg, at room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 1 c unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp vital wheat gluten (optional) *
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 3 c whole wheat flour, divided
  • 1 egg white beaten with 1 Tbsp water (for egg wash)
  • 2 Tbsp sesame seeds (for topping, optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl mix warm water, milk, and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over liquid mixture and let stand 5 minutes, until it begins to foam. 
  2. Mix the oil and egg in to the yeast mixture.
  3. Add the all-purpose flour and vital wheat gluten. Mix well.
  4. Add the salt and 2 c of the whole wheat flour and mix until the dough comes together.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, adding the remaining cup of flour as needed to form a soft and supple dough. (You may not use the entire last cup of flour. The dough should be slightly tacky to the touch, but should not stick to your fingers.)
  6. Divide dough into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten each ball to 3-3.5 inches in diameter. 
  7. Place the buns 1-1.5 inches apart on a greased baking sheet and brush with egg wash. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds. Let the buns rise for 20-30 minutes, while you preheat your oven to 425F.
  8. Place the buns in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.
  9. Immediately remove the buns onto a wire rack to cool.

Notes

  • *Adding vital wheat gluten helps get that light and fluffy texture in the buns. You can omit it without a problem though. The buns will just be a bit denser.
  • BONUS!-- These buns freeze incredibly well after baking. Just let them thaw on your counter for 1.5 - 2 hours before you need them!
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  • This recipe was updated May 2015. We made the buns even fluffier and tastier! Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bun Calories 297kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 52.4g (17%) Protein 10.3g (21%) Fat 4.8g (7%) Saturated Fat 0.8g (4%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 310mg (13%) Fiber 2.4g (10%) Sugar 3.4g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bun
Calories 297kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 52.4g 17%
Protein 10.3g 21%
Fat 4.8g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.8g 4%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 310mg 13%
Fiber 2.4g 10%
Sugar 3.4g 7%

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