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Easy Hamburger Buns

Camila Benitez
This is the only recipe for the Perfect Homemade Hamburger Buns that you will ever need! Soft, chewy, and perfect for holding lots of toppings!😎 It won’t break under the weight of a hefty, loaded burger like the dry store-bought buns do!🤔 You can't go wrong with this recipe; give it a try!😉
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 12

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup lukewarm water (120F to 130F)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , at room temperature
  • 1 large egg , room temperature
  • 3 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour , spooned and leveled
  • ¼ cup granulated
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast

Topping:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted melted butter
  • Sesame seeds , optional

Instructions
 

  • Place all the dough ingredients in your electric stand mixer bowl, fitted with the dough hook. knead the dough until soft and smooth.
  • Place your dough in a large, lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit at room temperature 73 - 76 degrees F to let it rise for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until it's nearly doubled in bulk.
  • Gently deflate the dough, and divide it into 8 equal-sized pieces (about 125 grams each). Then, working with one piece of dough at a time, flatten it into a round. (You may want to flour your hands if needed lightly.)
  • Take the edges of the dough and fold them into the center and gently seal. Then flip your dough over so the smooth side is facing up. With the palm of your hand, rotate the ball of dough on your surface to create surface tension and seal the dough's edges completely.
  • Place the buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them several inches apart. Cover, and let proof at room temperature (about 73 - 76 degrees F) 0 until nice and puffy and almost doubled in size.
  • Brush the Hamburger buns with about half of the melted butter. If desired, sprinkle the tops with sesame seeds. Bake the Hamburger buns in a preheated 375 °F oven for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden.
  • Remove them from the oven, and brush with the remaining melted butter. This will give the buns a satiny, buttery crust.
  • Remove the Hamburger buns from the oven and place them on a wire rack to cool for about five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Notes

How to Store & Re-Heat
To store Homemade hamburger buns, allow them to cool completely, then place them in an airtight container or plastic bag at room temperature. Stored this way, the buns will last 2-3 days. 
To reheat:
  • Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Wrap the buns in foil and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
  • Toaster: Cut the buns in half and toast them in a toaster until they're lightly browned and heated through.
Make-Ahead
Hamburger buns can be made ahead of time and stored for later use. Once the buns are cooled completely, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. If you're storing the buns in the refrigerator, they should be consumed within 2-3 days. To reheat the refrigerated buns, place them in the oven or toaster and heat them until they're warmed. 
How to Freeze
Allow the buns to cool completely to room temperature. Wrap each bun tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. You can also place them in a resealable plastic freezer bag, removing as much air as possible. Label the bag or foil with the date and contents, so you know what's inside and when it was frozen. Place the wrapped buns in the freezer and freeze for 2-3 months.
To thaw the frozen hamburger buns, remove them from the freezer and let them thaw at room temperature for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Once thawed, reheat them in the oven or toaster until warmed. When reheating frozen hamburger buns, it's important to remember that the buns may be more delicate than fresh buns, so be gentle when handling them to avoid breaking or tearing.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Hamburger Buns
Amount per Serving
Calories
197
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
26
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
250
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
49
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
32
g
11
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
166
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
0.001
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
10
mg
1
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.

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