Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns

Transform your backyard barbecues and casual dinners with these soft, fluffy homemade Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns that are as versatile as they are delicious. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and instant yeast, these golden beauties are the perfect foundation for your favorite sandwiches, burgers, or loaded hot dogs. The easy-to-follow recipe results in buns with a tender interior and just the right amount of structure to hold all those juicy toppings. Customize them further with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a gourmet touch! Whether you’re a fan of classic hamburgers or prefer a perfectly grilled hot dog, these homemade buns are a surefire upgrade from store-bought options. With only 25 minutes of prep time, this recipe will quickly become your go-to for creating bakery-quality buns at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:43 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1 cup Warm water (110°F/43°C)
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 Egg (large)
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix until well combined.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the warm water, milk, softened butter, and the egg. Ensure the liquids are warm but not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.

Step 3

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Step 4

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes (or knead for 5-6 minutes using the dough hook attachment on a stand mixer) until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 6

Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a clean work surface. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions for larger buns or 10 for smaller buns.

Step 7

Shape each portion into a smooth ball for hamburger buns or roll into a 6-inch log for hot dog buns. Place the shaped buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 1.5 inches between each bun.

Step 8

Cover the buns with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise again for 30 to 45 minutes, or until they are puffy.

Step 9

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If desired, brush the tops of the buns with melted butter or egg wash, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 10

Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 11

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1017.3 grams (1017.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2570

Total Fat 68.80g	88%
Saturated Fat 35.00g	175%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 325mg	108%
Sodium 2497mg	109%
Total Carbohydrate 417.30g	152%
Dietary Fiber 17.30g	62%
Total Sugars 45.20g
Protein 66.50g	133%

Vitamin D 123IU	614%
Calcium 434mg	33%
Iron 26mg	146%
Potassium 942mg	20%

*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: 24.2%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 65.3%