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Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe

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These homemade hamburger buns are soft, fluffy, and perfect for your favorite burgers or sandwiches. Made from scratch with simple ingredients like warm water, sugar, olive oil, and yeast, these buns have a beautiful golden crust topped with optional sesame seeds. The dough is kneaded and allowed to rise twice, ensuring a light and airy texture. Baking at 375°F for 18 minutes completes these delicious buns that are ideal for family meals and gatherings.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water, 105 to 110 degrees F
  • 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose or bread flour

Egg Wash and Garnish

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Sesame seeds, optional

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook or in a large bowl by hand, combine the warm water, sugar, olive oil, instant yeast, 1 large egg, salt, and 2 cups of the flour.
  2. Knead the Dough: Start mixing on low speed, gradually adding the remaining flour until the dough forms a soft ball that pulls away from the bowl. Knead for 5 minutes, adding small amounts of flour if the dough clings to the bowl. The dough should be soft and slightly tacky but not sticky.
  3. First Rise: Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 45 to 60 minutes.
  4. Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two half-sheet pans with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray.
  5. Shape the Dough: Lightly punch down the dough and turn it onto a greased countertop. Divide into 10 equal parts (about 4.5 to 4.7 ounces each). Roll each piece into a ball and place five on each prepared pan, spacing them several inches apart.
  6. Form Discs: Lightly press each dough ball into a disc about 1/2-inch thick and 2 to 2 1/2 inches wide. If the dough springs back, let it rest 5 to 10 minutes and press again.
  7. Second Rise: Cover the discs and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until noticeably puffy, about 45 minutes.
  8. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  9. Prepare Egg Wash: Whisk together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water. Gently brush the top and sides of the risen buns with the egg wash, being careful not to deflate them.
  10. Add Toppings: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top, if desired.
  11. Bake: Bake the buns for 18 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use instant yeast for convenience; if using active dry yeast, proof it in warm water before adding.
  • For an egg-free version, substitute the egg in the dough with applesauce or a commercial egg replacer.
  • Bread flour will produce slightly chewier buns, while all-purpose flour creates softer buns.
  • Ensure water temperature is between 105°F and 110°F to activate the yeast properly.
  • If dough is too sticky during kneading, add flour a tablespoon at a time.
  • Resting dough after shaping discs helps gluten relax for easier shaping.

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