Easy Good Homemade Hot Dog Buns

Transform your backyard barbecue with these Easy Good Homemade Hot Dog Buns—soft, golden, and freshly baked to perfection! This beginner-friendly recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and a touch of sugar to create fluffy, bakery-style buns that are miles ahead of the store-bought variety. With just 20 minutes of prep time and straightforward steps, you can knead, shape, and bake these delightful buns in under two hours. Customize the crust with an optional egg wash for a beautiful, glossy finish, and enjoy buns that are perfectly sized for your favorite hot dogs or sausages. Whether it’s a summer cookout or a quick homemade lunch, these buns are the ultimate upgrade to your comfort food repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1 cup Milk (warm, about 110°F)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 unit Large egg
• 2 tablespoons Water (if needed)
• 1 unit Egg (for egg wash, optional)
• 1 tablespoon Water (for egg wash, optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast.

Step 2

In another small bowl, whisk together the warm milk, softened butter, and the egg until well blended.

Step 3

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.

Step 4

Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for about 8-10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough feels too dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time, but avoid making it too sticky.

Step 5

Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and allow it to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Step 6

Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a log about 4-5 inches long, ensuring they are evenly sized for uniform baking.

Step 7

Place the shaped logs onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 1-2 inches apart. Cover loosely with a kitchen towel and let them rise again for 30-40 minutes, or until they puff up.

Step 8

While the buns are rising for the second time, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 9

If a shiny crust is desired, make an egg wash by beating 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the tops of the risen buns gently with the egg wash.

Step 10

Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Step 11

Remove the buns from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Step 12

Slice the buns lengthwise, but not all the way through, and serve with your favorite hot dogs, sausages, or fillings!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	903.8 grams (903.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2317

Total Fat 65.00g	83%
Saturated Fat 36.00g	180%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 515mg	172%
Sodium 2616mg	114%
Total Carbohydrate 361.40g	131%
Dietary Fiber 13.40g	48%
Total Sugars 38.80g
Protein 67.10g	134%

Vitamin D 233IU	1165%
Calcium 430mg	33%
Iron 22mg	121%
Potassium 1036mg	22%

*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: 25.4%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 62.9%