Homemade Hamburger Buns

Soft, fluffy, and irresistibly golden, these homemade hamburger buns are the perfect upgrade for your favorite burgers and sandwiches. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, whole milk, and instant yeast, these buns are tender and flavorful, with just a hint of sweetness from granulated sugar. Featuring a rich egg wash finish and optional sesame seed garnish, these buns boast a bakery-quality appearance that's sure to impress. The dough is easy to work with, thanks to a step-by-step kneading and rising process, and bakes to perfection in just 15 minutes. Perfectly sized to serve eight, these buns are a game-changer for backyard barbecues, weeknight dinners, or any time you want a fresh, homemade touch for your meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1 cup Warm water
• 0.5 cup Warm whole milk
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 large Egg (for dough)
• 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Reserve the remaining 1/2 cup of flour for adjustments later.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, warm the water and milk until lukewarm (about 100°F to 110°F). Remove from heat and mix in the softened butter until melted.

Step 3

Add the warm liquid mixture and the egg to the dry ingredients. Stir until a sticky dough begins to form.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, gradually adding the reserved 1/2 cup of flour as needed, until the dough is soft and elastic.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 6

Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball and slightly flatten to form a bun shape.

Step 7

Place the buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving enough space between them for expansion. Cover loosely with a towel and let them rise for another 30-40 minutes, or until puffy.

Step 8

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 9

In a small bowl, beat the remaining egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash and, if desired, sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the buns cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	994.8 grams (994.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2369

Total Fat 73.20g	94%
Saturated Fat 36.80g	184%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 507mg	169%
Sodium 2560mg	111%
Total Carbohydrate 360.00g	131%
Dietary Fiber 15.50g	55%
Total Sugars 33.10g
Protein 66.30g	133%

Vitamin D 171IU	855%
Calcium 439mg	34%
Iron 24mg	135%
Potassium 916mg	19%

*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: 27.9%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 60.9%