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Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 3 hours
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 buns
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Homemade Hamburger Buns that are soft, fluffy, and perfect for any burger or sandwich. Made from scratch with simple ingredients and lightly brushed with egg wash and butter for a golden finish topped with sesame seeds or Everything But The Bagel seasoning.

Ingredients

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For the Dough

  • 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 3/4 cups water, heated to 105°F
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp. instant yeast (rapid rise)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp. table salt

For Brushing Before Baking

  • 3 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter
  • 1 egg mixed with 1 Tbsp. water
  • Sesame seeds or Everything But The Bagel Seasoning

Instructions

  1. Combine dough ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, add all dough ingredients together including all purpose flour, water, sugar, butter, vegetable oil, instant yeast, egg, and salt.
  2. Knead: Attach the dough hook and knead the mixture for approximately 6-8 minutes until the dough is soft, smooth, and slightly tacky but not overly sticky.
  3. Rise: Transfer the dough to a lightly greased or oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and allow it to rise for 1 ½ to 2 hours until it doubles in volume.
  4. Divide the dough: Gently punch down the risen dough and place it onto a clean work surface. Use a bench scraper to divide the dough into 8 equal portions, about 100 grams each.
  5. Shape the dough: Pinch the dough at the bottom and roll each piece under the palm of your hand on the counter to form smooth balls.
  6. Place on baking sheet: Arrange each dough ball seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Keep them spaced a few inches apart.
  7. Second rise: Press each dough ball down gently to form approximately 3-inch diameter rounds. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise again for 1 hour.
  8. Preheat and prep: Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush the risen buns with melted butter. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water, then brush this egg wash over the buns to help seeds stick.
  9. Add toppings: Sprinkle sesame seeds or Everything But The Bagel Seasoning evenly on top of each bun.
  10. Bake: Bake the prepared buns in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  11. Cool, slice, and enjoy: After baking, brush buns again with any remaining melted butter without disturbing the toppings. Allow buns to cool on a wire rack before slicing horizontally with a serrated knife for serving.

Notes

  • Store buns in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for 1-3 days. Refrigeration can dry them out.
  • Freeze buns in a sealed bag for 2-3 months; thaw at room temperature before using.
  • For sliders, divide dough into 16 smaller buns of about 50 grams each and bake for 12-14 minutes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bun (approximately 100g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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