This burger bun recipe makes quick and easy homemade hamburger buns in just 30 minutes! You’ll have soft and fluffy buns that taste much better and are fresher than the store-bought variety. See our tips below on how to freeze them to enjoy later, too!
You CAN have the best quick hamburger buns in just 30 minutes. This recipe makes perfectly soft bread that is way better than store-bought.
They’re exactly what you want to hold sloppy joes, shredded beef rolls, pulled pork baked in oven sandwiches, best grilled turkey burger, and more.
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Why We Love This Burger Bun Recipe
- The dough is very soft and elastic, which makes it ideal for kneading in a mixer with a dough hook.
- They’re ready in just 30 minutes!
- You can serve them freshly baked or freeze them for later!
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Bread Flour – or you can substitute it with all-purpose flour.
- Active Dry Yeast – this is a necessity! This is what gives the buns their quick rise.
To make them without yeast, see our sourdough hamburger buns recipe if you have a sourdough starter. - Cooking Oil – use your preferred cooking oil or use melted and cooled butter for a more buttery roll.
- Egg – use room temperature eggs. It tends to help keep the dough warmer for a good rise.
- Sugar – is a must for this recipe (see TFN Pro Tip below for why!).
We recommend using bread flour (I prefer King Arthur flour), but you can easily substitute all-purpose flour. I find that bread flour yields a smoother bun that looks just like store-bought ones.
🎯 TFN Pro Tip
Don’t skip the sugar! Since this recipe has a very short rise time, the sugar is essential to help the yeast rise.
Recipe Variations
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of dried minced onion or onion powder to the dough for an onion flavor.
- Swap the bread flour for half whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- Skip the sesame seeds and instead brush with garlic butter.
4 Easy Steps to Quick Hamburger Buns
Step 1: Make the Dough: Dissolve the yeast in warm water. Add the oil and sugar and let it stand for 5 minutes.
Add the egg, salt, and 3 cups of flour to the bowl and make a soft dough. If the dough is too runny, add more flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until it comes together.
Step 2: Knead the Dough. Knead the dough (by hand or using a dough hook in a stand mixer) until it is smooth and elastic, which should take about 3-5 minutes.
Step 3: Shape the homemade hamburger buns. Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
Gently flatten them in your hand. Place the rolls 3 inches apart on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
Step 4: Bake at 425°F for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown.
When they come out of the oven, brush them with melted butter and sprinkle on sesame seeds (optional) for a delicious flavor.
After baking, let them cool on wire racks, then cut them in half.
Storage and Freezing Instructions
How to store: Store in a sealed zip-top bag at room temperature for up to 3 days. To reheat, place the burger buns on a baking sheet and warm them in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes until they’re soft and warmed through.
Note: If you plan on storing the rolls from this easy hamburger bun recipe for more than a day or two, it’s best to freeze them.
Freezing Instructions: Place them in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat from frozen, thaw overnight on the counter, then place on a baking sheet, and bake in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can. Watch the video in this homemade bread post in the recipe to see how to properly knead the dough. This dough is soft and pliable, so flour your countertop and hands well before kneading.
The signs that the dough has been kneaded long enough are that it should feel smooth, like the inside of your cheek, be tacky but not sticky, and be able to stretch it for several inches without tearing.
Yes, you can. Skip adding the yeast to the warm water, and add it to the flour. Go ahead and mix the dough as in step 2 of the recipe.
You can do a few things to keep them soft:
First, brush them with melted butter before cool. This will help keep them moist.
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Second, don’t over-bake them. They should be just golden brown, not dark brown.
Finally, store them in a zip-top bag or airtight container to prevent them from drying out.
More Bread Roll Recipes to Consider…
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Homemade Hamburger Buns
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast see notes for instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water 95° to 105°F
- ⅓ cup cooking oil
- ¼ cup sugar *see notes
- 1 large egg, room temperature beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 3-1/2 cups bread flour or all purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add oil and sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add beaten egg, salt, and 3 cups of flour and make a soft dough. If the dough is too runny, add the rest of the flour, 1/4 cup at a time.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead (by hand or using a dough hook in a stand mixer) until smooth and elastic, about 3-5 minutes.
- Immediately divide into 8 pieces and shape each into a ball. Place 3 in. apart on baking sheet (non-stick, greased, or cover with parchment paper).
- Preheat oven to 425ºF.
- Cover and let rest for 20 minutes*. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Cut in half to serve.
Notes
To reheat, thaw overnight on the counter, then warm them in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes. This recipe was inspired by Taste of Home
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Stephen says
Appreciate how genuinely quick these are vs other hamburger buns recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Deb says
I commented yesterday but forgot to say was that I did not just form them into balls but I then flattened them with the heel of my hand to burger bun shape before setting aside to rise for the 20 minutes.
Deb says
Aaaaamazing….. I was so impressed….how did I not know about this and I am a Baker….wow….. just wow !
Lisa says
Can you use this recipe for hot dog buns also?
Renae says
Yes, you can, I have before. Divide the dough into 10 hot dog buns. Then roll each until they are about 5″ long. Shorten the baking time by about 5 minutes (check them at that point).
Court says
I love reading all the reviews—they sound delish!! I don’t have bread flour, so wanted to use whole wheat flour. Do the whole wheat floe buns taste just as delicious as the bread flour?
Renae says
Yes, you can use whole wheat flour, though they may be a tad denser than when using white flour. You might need to let them rise a little longer, as well.