Description
Homemade Hamburger Buns are soft, fluffy, and perfect for sandwiches or burgers. These pillowy buns, made from simple pantry ingredients, bake up beautifully and are sure to elevate your next meal.
Ingredients
¾ cup warm water (100–110°F)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 large eggs, at room temperature, divided
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for about 5 minutes, until foamy.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine the water mixture, butter, 1 egg, 2 cups of flour, and salt. Beat on medium-low speed for 1–2 minutes until a smooth batter forms.
- Gradually add the remaining 1¼ cups flour, ½ cup at a time, until a soft, smooth dough forms. Increase mixer speed to medium-high and knead for 3 minutes.
- Lightly oil a large bowl. Place dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover with a clean dish towel and let rise in a warm spot for 45 minutes to 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape into smooth balls.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place dough balls on the sheet, gently flattening each to about 3 inches wide. Cover and let rise for another 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk the remaining egg and milk. Brush egg wash over buns and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
For seedless buns, skip the sesame seeds.
For everything bagel-style buns, top with everything bagel seasoning instead of sesame seeds.
For a slightly sweet version, add a tablespoon of honey to the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
