Homemade Hamburger Buns
Make the best homemade hamburger with this quick burger bun recipe - soft, fluffy buns are ready in 30 minutes + you can freeze them for later.
Servings: 8 buns
Calories: 289kcal
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- large bowl
- parchment paper
- wire rack
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.
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Notes
Don't skip the sugar! Since this recipe has a very short rise time, the sugar is essential to help the yeast rise.
You can let the dough rise for 10 minutes, but I have found that 20 minutes is optimal.
Can I use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast? Yes, 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.
Don't skip the sugar! Since this recipe has a very short rise time, the sugar is essential to help the yeast rise.
How to Store and Reheat:
Store in a sealed zip-top bag at room temperature for up to 3 days. Warm them in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes to reheat until soft and warmed.
Note: If you plan on storing the bread rolls for over a day or two, it's best to freeze them.
Freezing Instructions:
Freeze in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
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
Nutrition
Serving: 1bun | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg