Homemade Hamburger Buns
These soft buns are a must for grilling season. They're easy to make, especially if you have a stand mixer.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs divided use
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour plus more as needed
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- Sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Gently heat the milk in a small saucepan or microwave safe container to 110°F. (30-45 seconds in the microwave.)1 cup whole milk
- Whisk together the warm milk, yeast, and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Add the melted butter and egg, whisking briefly to combine.3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 large eggs
- Add the flour and salt. Using the dough hook attachment, mix on low speed until a shaggy dough forms. Increase to medium-low speed and knead for 6-8 minutes until the dough is smooth, soft, and slightly tacky. If needed, add a small amount of flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- Lightly grease a large bowl with extra virgin olive oil. Transfer the dough to the bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for approximately 1-1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.Extra virgin olive oil
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Gently punch down the dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Divide into 8 equal portions and shape each into a smooth ball. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them several inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with your palm.
- Cover loosely and let rise for 45-60 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Whisk together the remaining egg and water. Brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.1 large eggs, 1 tablespoon water, Sesame seeds
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until deeply golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the buns to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- If mixing by hand: Use a dough whisk or sturdy spoon until you have a shaggy dough, then knead by hand on a flour-dusted countertop for 6-8 minutes, until smooth.
