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Easy Homemade Hamburger Buns

Making your own hamburger buns at home is a game-changer for your next cookout. These soft, pillowy buns have the perfect texture—sturdy enough to hold your juiciest burgers without falling apart, yet tender enough to complement rather than overwhelm your fillings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 292
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water 105-115°F
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1¼ teaspoons salt
  • 3½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon milk for brushing
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional, for topping

Method
 

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the yeast with 1/2 cup flour and the warm water. Whisk until smooth. Let stand until the mixture becomes foamy, about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Add the melted butter, egg, sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Attach the dough hook to your mixer and begin to incorporate the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl but still feels slightly sticky.
  3. Continue to knead with the dough hook on medium-low speed for about 7-8 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm, draft-free spot until doubled in size, about 1 to 1½ hours.
  5. Gently deflate the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball by pulling the edges toward the bottom, creating surface tension on the top. Flatten each ball slightly to about 3½ inches in diameter.
  6. Arrange the buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2-3 inches apart. Cover loosely and let rise until noticeably puffy, about 30-40 minutes.
  7. Preheat your oven to 375°F toward the end of the rising time. Gently brush the tops of the buns with milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
  8. Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 190°F.
  9. Transfer the buns to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 415mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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