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Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe

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

Description

This recipe for homemade hamburger buns yields soft, fluffy, and flavorful buns perfect for your burger nights. Made from scratch with simple ingredients, these buns feature a tender crumb and a golden crust topped with sesame seeds or Everything But The Bagel seasoning. Easy to make using a stand mixer, the dough requires two rises to develop the perfect texture, and the final bake produces delicious buns that can be sliced and filled with your favorite burger toppings.

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 the dough ingredients including flour, heated water, sugar, unsalted butter, vegetable oil, instant yeast, egg, and salt. Mixing everything together forms the dough base.
  2. Knead the dough: Attach the dough hook to the mixer and knead the dough for approximately 6 to 8 minutes until it becomes soft, smooth, and slightly tacky but not overly sticky.
  3. First rise: Transfer the dough to a lightly greased or oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and allow it to rise in a warm place for 1 ½ to 2 hours or until it doubles in size.
  4. Divide the dough: Gently punch down the risen dough and turn it onto a clean surface. Using a bench scraper, divide the dough into 8 equal pieces, each weighing about 100 grams.
  5. Shape the buns: Pinch each piece of dough at the bottom and roll it on the countertop under the palm of your hand to form smooth balls.
  6. Place on baking sheet: Arrange the dough balls seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced a few inches apart without touching.
  7. Second rise: Flatten each dough ball slightly to about 3 inches in diameter with the palm of your hand. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and let them rise again for 1 hour until puffy.
  8. Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the buns with melted butter. Then, whisk together the egg and water in a small bowl and brush this egg wash over the buns to help the seeds stick. Sprinkle sesame seeds or Everything But The Bagel seasoning evenly on top.
  9. Bake: Bake the buns for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  10. Cool and serve: Brush any remaining melted butter over the hot buns carefully so as not to dislodge the seeds. Cool them on a wire rack. When ready, slice horizontally using a serrated bread knife and enjoy fresh homemade hamburger buns.

Notes

  • Store buns in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for 1-3 days. Avoid refrigeration as it dries out the buns.
  • You can freeze the buns in a sealed bag for 2-3 months. Thaw at room temperature before use.
  • For sliders, divide the dough into 16 smaller pieces (~50 grams each) and bake for 12-14 minutes instead of 15-18.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bun
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 230mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

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