Hamburger or Sandwich Buns or Hot Dog Buns

Elevate your homemade burgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs with these soft, golden buns that offer just the right balance of fluffy texture and rich flavor. This versatile recipe lets you customize the size and shape of your bread, making it perfect for creating hamburger buns, sandwich rolls, or classic hot dog buns. Made with simple ingredients like melted butter, lukewarm milk, and a touch of sugar for subtle sweetness, these buns are topped with an optional sesame seed finish for a bakery-style touch. The dough is easy to handle and requires only basic kneading, while the two gentle rises ensure an airy, chewy result. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ or making casual weeknight meals extra special, these homemade buns are a game-changer. Plus, they freeze beautifully, so you can always have them on hand!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Warm water
• 0.5 cup Whole milk (lukewarm)
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• 3.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 large Egg
• 1 serving Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water or milk)
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, lukewarm milk, melted butter, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating the yeast has activated.

Step 2

Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the bowl. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Step 3

Add the egg to the dough and knead it on a clean, floured surface for 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for kneading.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 5

Punch down the risen dough to release any air bubbles. Divide it into 8 equal pieces for large hamburger buns, smaller pieces for sandwich rolls, or 10-12 pieces for hot dog buns.

Step 6

Shape each piece of dough into a ball (for hamburger or sandwich buns) or into a log shape (for hot dog buns). Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space between them to rise.

Step 7

Cover the shaped dough with a kitchen towel and let it rise again for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.

Step 8

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the tops of the buns gently with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired.

Step 9

Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking to ensure even browning.

Step 10

Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(981.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2312.0

Total Fat 77.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 545.7mg	0%
Sodium 2604.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 336.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.1g	0%
Total Sugars 32.5g
Protein 63.8g	0%

Vitamin D 155.8IU	0%
Calcium 431.8mg	0%
Iron 22.8mg	0%
Potassium 957.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.4%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 58.5%