Homemade Hamburger bun tutorial!

Ingredients

• 1 cup Warm Water (around 105°F (40°C), not hot)
• 2.25 tsp Active Dry Yeast (one packet)
• 3 tbsp Granulated Sugar (any sugar, honey works too)
• 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted or softened)
• 1 piece Large Egg (room temperature)
• 1.5 tsp Salt (reduce if using salted butter)
• 3 cups Bread Flour (white bread flour for best texture)
• 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for coating dough ball)
• 1 egg Egg Wash (beaten, for brushing tops)
• 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds (optional topping)

Instructions

1. Activate Yeast

   In a mixing bowl combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let sit for about 10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.

   Time: PT10M

2. Add Wet Ingredients

   Add the melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until just combined.

   Time: PT2M

3. Incorporate Flour – Part 1

   Stir in about half of the flour (1.5 cups) until a shaggy dough forms.

   Time: PT3M

4. Knead the Dough

   Add the remaining flour gradually while kneading with the stand mixer on low speed (or by hand). Knead for 5‑10 minutes until the dough passes the window‑pane test – it should stretch thin without tearing.

   Time: PT10M

5. Oil and First Rise

   Lightly coat the dough ball with vegetable oil, cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

   Time: PT1H

6. Shape Buns

   Punch down the risen dough, turn it onto a lightly floured surface, and divide it into eight equal pieces. Shape each piece into a tight ball by pinching the sides together and pulling the bottom into a smooth seam.

   Time: PT10M

7. Second Proof

   Place the dough balls on a parchment‑lined baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart. Cover loosely with a towel and let proof for 30‑45 minutes until puffed.

   Time: PT35M

8. Preheat Oven

   While the buns are proofing, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 375°F

9. Egg Wash and Toppings

   Beat the remaining egg and brush the tops of the buns lightly. Sprinkle sesame seeds or other desired toppings.

   Time: PT5M

10. Bake Buns

    Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15‑20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

    Time: PT18M

    Temperature: 375°F

11. Cool

    Remove the buns from the oven, transfer to a cooling rack, and let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

180

Protein

5g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

5g

Fiber

1g