Description
Elevate your meals with our Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns, the perfect blend of softness and flavor that will take your burgers and sandwiches to the next level. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a quiet night in, these buns are incredibly versatile, making them ideal for everything from classic hamburgers to delightful breakfast sandwiches. With a light, fluffy texture and customizable toppings, you can create a unique bun that complements any filling. Plus, they are easy to make with just a few simple ingredients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tbsp butter (softened)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Optional for topping: 1 egg white
- Optional for topping: sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water and stir in yeast. Let it proof until foamy.
- Mix in the egg, softened butter, and salt until combined.
- Gradually add flour one cup at a time until well incorporated.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth or use a stand mixer.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Shape into 8-10 balls, place on greased baking sheet, flatten gently, and let rise again for another 30-40 minutes.
- Brush with egg white mixture and sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg