Airy Hamburger Buns

Elevate your burger game with these soft and fluffy Airy Hamburger Buns, a perfect homemade alternative to store-bought options. Designed to deliver that bakery-style pillowy texture, these buns are made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, warm milk, and instant yeast. The dough is kneaded to perfection, then allowed to rise twice for an ultra-light, cloud-like result. A golden egg wash finish and optional sesame seed topping give these buns a professional touch. Quick to prepare with just 20 minutes of hands-on time, they bake to golden perfection in under 15 minutes. Ideal for juicy burgers, gourmet sandwiches, or even as dinner rolls, these homemade buns will transform any meal into a feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 480 grams All-purpose flour
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 8 grams Salt
• 7 grams Instant yeast
• 240 milliliters Warm milk
• 40 grams Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 whole Large egg
• 10 grams Sesame seeds (optional)
• 1 portion Egg wash (1 egg whisked with 1 tablespoon water)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Stir to combine.

Step 2

Gradually add the warm milk, melted butter, and one egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until the dough begins to come together.

Step 3

Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes by hand on a floured surface or for 5–6 minutes with the dough hook attachment on medium speed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and allow the dough to rise in a warm spot for 1–1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 5

Punch down the risen dough to release the air. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions (approximately 100 grams each).

Step 6

Shape each portion into a smooth ball and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space between them for spreading.

Step 7

Gently flatten each dough ball into a disc shape. Cover the baking sheet loosely with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise again for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until puffy and almost doubled.

Step 8

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 9

Brush the tops of the buns with the prepared egg wash for a golden color, and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

Step 10

Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 13–15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Step 11

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

Step 12

Enjoy your airy hamburger buns with your favorite burgers or sandwich fillings!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	942.5 grams (942.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2567

Total Fat 57.00g	73%
Saturated Fat 28.20g	141%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 480mg	160%
Sodium 3402mg	148%
Total Carbohydrate 434.70g	158%
Dietary Fiber 16.20g	58%
Total Sugars 63.80g
Protein 74.60g	149%

Vitamin D 181IU	907%
Calcium 539mg	41%
Iron 26mg	144%
Potassium 1158mg	25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.1%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 68.2%