Description
Light, fluffy, and golden, these homemade hamburger buns are perfect for burgers or sandwiches. With a soft interior and slightly crisp crust, they easily beat store-bought versions.
Ingredients
1 cup warm water (110°F)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (more as needed)
1 teaspoon salt
Optional: 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
Optional: sesame seeds or poppy seeds for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in the oil and egg until well mixed.
- Add the flour and salt. Knead with a dough hook on low or by hand for 5–6 minutes, adding more flour as needed until dough is smooth and slightly tacky.
- Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Gently press each ball to flatten slightly. Cover loosely and let rise for 30–40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Optional: Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let buns cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Swap all-purpose flour with bread flour for a chewier texture.
Use melted butter instead of oil for richer flavor.
Add herbs or shredded cheese to the dough for variation.
For sweeter buns, reduce salt slightly and add more sugar or honey.
Store in airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
