Sourdough Hamburger Buns

Elevate your next burger night with these irresistible sourdough hamburger buns—light, tender, and bursting with flavor! Crafted with an active sourdough starter, these homemade buns boast a subtly tangy taste and an airy texture that perfectly complements any burger or sandwich filling. Enriched with whole milk, melted butter, and an egg, they deliver a beautifully soft and slightly rich crumb, while a sprinkling of sesame seeds adds a toasty, nutty finish. Ideal for meal prepping, these buns require a slow rise for deep flavor development, but the hands-on prep is surprisingly simple and rewarding. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or preparing weeknight dinners, these sourdough buns make for a show-stopping homemade touch. Perfectly golden brown and bakery-worthy, they promise to take your burgers to the next level!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 120 grams Active sourdough starter
• 240 milliliters Whole milk
• 50 grams Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 1 large Egg
• 420 grams Bread flour
• 25 grams Granulated sugar
• 8 grams Salt
• 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
• 15 milliliters Water (for egg wash)
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, whole milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until well combined.

Step 2

Add the bread flour, sugar, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Step 3

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Alternatively, you can knead the dough with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let it rest at room temperature for 4-6 hours. The dough should double in size.

Step 5

Gently deflate the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions (about 100g each). Shape each portion into a tight ball and flatten slightly to create disk-like shapes.

Step 6

Place the shaped buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Cover loosely with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 1-2 hours until puffy.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water for the egg wash. Brush the tops of the buns lightly with the egg wash, then sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

Step 9

Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Step 10

Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1007.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2468.1

Total Fat 78.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 545.9mg	0%
Sodium 3432.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 370.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 38.9g
Protein 76.3g	0%

Vitamin D 203.7IU	0%
Calcium 447.6mg	0%
Iron 21.9mg	0%
Potassium 1025.5mg	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: 28.3%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 59.5%