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Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns

Our homemade hamburger buns are incredibly soft and delicious, and perfect for burgers and sandwiches. This recipe makes 8 giant buns.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword hamburger buns, sliders
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 275kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp active dry yeast
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 Tbsp butter softened
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all purpose flour

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg white
  • 2 Tbsp water

Topping

  • sesame seeds optional
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter to brush on rolls

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, and then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until foamy (about 5 minutes).
  • Mix in egg, butter and salt.
  • Mix in flour one cup at a time.
  • Knead dough on a lightly floured work surface until smooth (or use your dough hook/paddle on your stand mixer).
  • Place in a well oiled large bowl, and turn dough to coat. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap. Allow dough to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  • Shape into 8-10 balls. Place buns on greased baking sheet.  Gently press down on each ball of dough to create a flat top. Allow to rise for 30-40 minutes.
  • Mix egg white and 2 Tbsp water together. Brush over rolls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. (This step is optional)
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Rotate pan halfway through.
  • Brush buns with melted butter. Cool on wire racks.

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Notes

You can bake both pans of buns at once. Halfway through the baking process, rotate pans and swap positions.
Store cooled buns in air tight container or freezer bag until ready to serve. These buns can be stored at room temperature and freeze well.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal