Description
Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns are the ultimate treat for any burger lover, transforming your cookouts and family dinners into something truly special. With their irresistibly soft texture and delightful flavor, these buns elevate everything from classic hamburgers to creative sandwiches. This easy recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients, allowing you to enjoy the satisfaction of baking fresh buns right in your own kitchen. Perfectly customizable with toppings like sesame or poppy seeds, these buns will impress your guests and leave them asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg white (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons water (for egg wash)
- sesame seeds (optional)
- melted butter (to brush on rolls)
Instructions
- Activate yeast by dissolving sugar in warm water and then stirring in yeast. Let it foam for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in egg, butter, and salt to the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour one cup at a time until fully incorporated.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface or using a dough hook until smooth.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Shape into 8-10 balls, place on a greased baking sheet, flatten lightly, and let rise again for 30-40 minutes.
- Brush rolls with egg wash and sprinkle with 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: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg