Airy Hamburger Buns
Elevate your burger game with these soft and fluffy Airy Hamburger Buns, a perfect homemade alternative to store-bought options. Designed to deliver that bakery-style pillowy texture, these buns are made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, warm milk, and instant yeast. The dough is kneaded to perfection, then allowed to rise twice for an ultra-light, cloud-like result. A golden egg wash finish and optional sesame seed topping give these buns a professional touch. Quick to prepare with just 20 minutes of hands-on time, they bake to golden perfection in under 15 minutes. Ideal for juicy burgers, gourmet sandwiches, or even as dinner rolls, these homemade buns will transform any meal into a feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 480 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 8 grams Salt
- 7 grams Instant yeast
- 240 milliliters Warm milk
- 40 grams Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 whole Large egg
- 10 grams Sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 portion Egg wash (1 egg whisked with 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Stir to combine.
Gradually add the warm milk, melted butter, and one egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until the dough begins to come together.
Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes by hand on a floured surface or for 5–6 minutes with the dough hook attachment on medium speed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and allow the dough to rise in a warm spot for 1–1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Punch down the risen dough to release the air. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions (approximately 100 grams each).
Shape each portion into a smooth ball and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space between them for spreading.
Gently flatten each dough ball into a disc shape. Cover the baking sheet loosely with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise again for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until puffy and almost doubled.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Brush the tops of the buns with the prepared egg wash for a golden color, and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 13–15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Enjoy your airy hamburger buns with your favorite burgers or sandwich fillings!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2567 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.0 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.2 g | 141% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 480 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 3402 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 434.7 g | 158% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.8 g | ||
| Protein | 74.6 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 539 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 25.9 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 1158 mg | 25% | |
*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.
