Hamburger Buns - How to Make Homemade Burger Buns

Ingredients

• 1 packet Active Dry Yeast (7 g (2 1/4 tsp) dry active yeast)
• 3.5 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted; 1/2 cup used for proof, remainder added later)
• 1 cup Warm Water (about 110°F (43°C), feels like bath water)
• 1 Large Egg (room temperature, for the dough)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted, not hot)
• 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 Egg (for wash) (beaten)
• 1 tablespoon Milk (any milk, for egg wash)
• 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds (for topping)

Instructions

1. Activate Yeast

   Place the packet of dry active yeast into the mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup of all‑purpose flour and 1 cup of very warm water. Whisk until dissolved and let sit 10‑15 minutes until foamy.

   Time: PT15M

2. Combine Wet Ingredients

   Add the whole egg, melted butter, sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk thoroughly, then add the remaining flour and mix until just combined.

   Time: PT5M

3. Knead the Dough

   Attach the dough hook to the stand mixer and knead on low speed for 5‑6 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until the dough is soft, elastic, and slightly sticky but not glued to the spatula.

   Time: PT6M

4. First Rise

   Lightly oil the bowl, return the dough, coat with a few drops of olive oil, cover with foil and let rise in a turned‑off oven or warm spot for about 2 hours, or until doubled in size.

   Time: PT2H

5. Shape the Buns

   Punch down the risen dough, turn onto a lightly floured surface, and pat into a rectangular slab. Cut into eight equal pieces with a pastry cutter, roll each piece into a smooth ball, then flatten each ball to a ½‑inch thick disc.

   Time: PT10M

6. Second Rise

   Place the discs on a silicone mat (or parchment) using the classic 2‑1‑2‑1 spacing (two rows, one inch apart, then two rows offset). Lightly dust with flour, drape loosely with plastic wrap (do not seal), and let rise at room temperature for about 1 hour, until puffy.

   Time: PT1H

7. Preheat Oven & Prepare Egg Wash

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon milk to create a wash.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 375°F

8. Egg Wash & Sesame Seeds

   Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the top of each bun with the egg‑milk wash. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the surface; the wash will help them adhere.

   Time: PT2M

9. Bake the Buns

   Bake in the preheated oven for 16 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the buns sound hollow when tapped.

   Time: PT16M

   Temperature: 375°F

10. Cool

    Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool completely on a rack before slicing.

    Time: PT15M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

4 g

Carbohydrates

25 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

1 g