Soft Hamburger Buns

Fluffy, golden, and perfectly tender, these homemade Soft Hamburger Buns are the ultimate upgrade for your burgers and sandwiches. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, warm milk, and a touch of butter, these buns strike the perfect balance between softness and structure, holding up to even the juiciest patties. The dough is kneaded to a silky smooth consistency, then allowed to rise twice for a light and airy texture. A glossy egg wash gives these buns their irresistible sheen, while an optional sprinkle of sesame seeds adds a classic touch. In just 20 minutes of prep time, you can create bakery-quality buns that bake to perfection in under 15 minutes. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these versatile, homemade hamburger buns will elevate any meal from average to extraordinary.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 425 grams All-purpose flour
• 30 grams Granulated sugar
• 7 grams Salt
• 7 grams Active dry yeast
• 120 milliliters Warm water (about 100°F / 38°C)
• 120 milliliters Warm whole milk
• 1 large Egg
• 45 grams Unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
• 15 milliliters Water (for egg wash)
• 10 grams Sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the warm water and active dry yeast. Stir and let sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.

Step 3

Add the yeast mixture, warm milk, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Step 4

Add the softened butter to the dough and knead for about 8-10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. You can knead by hand or use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment.

Step 5

Form the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 6

Once risen, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide it into 8 equal pieces (approximately 85 grams each). Shape each piece into a smooth ball and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced evenly apart.

Step 7

Flatten each ball slightly with your palm to give them a bun shape. Cover the baking sheet loosely with plastic wrap or a towel and let the buns rise again for about 30-40 minutes, or until puffy.

Step 8

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the additional egg and water to make an egg wash. Gently brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

Step 10

Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Step 11

Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite burger fillings or sandwich ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(125g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	500.1

Total Fat 49.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 317.8mg	0%
Sodium 2874.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 5.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g	0%
Total Sugars 0.2g
Protein 11.5g	0%

Vitamin D 75.9IU	0%
Calcium 134.8mg	0%
Iron 2.7mg	0%
Potassium 267.9mg	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: 86.7%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 4.4%