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sesame buns with sesame seeds on a plate.

Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe

Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Rise Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 buns
Calories: 283kcal
Author: Krista Teigen
Make your own hamburger buns for the freshest and most delicious burgers!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water 227 grams, warm (105-110°F)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 25 grams
  • 2¼ teaspoon instant yeast 7 grams (1 packet)
  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour 420 grams
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt 5 grams
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 42 grams, room temperature (⅜ stick)
  • 2 large eggs 100 grams, room temperature and divided
  • 2 tablespoons water 28 grams
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 9 grams

Instructions

  • Add the warm water, sugar, and yeast to a bowl. Stir and then let it rest for a few minutes until it begins to foam.
    1 cup water, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2¼ teaspoon instant yeast
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour and salt.
    1½ teaspoons kosher salt, 3½ cups all-purpose flour
  • Mixing on low speed, adding in the yeast mixture, butter, and 1 whole egg.
    3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 large eggs
  • Continue mixing on medium speed for 4-5 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic in texture. Add in additional water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if the dough seems dry.
    a dough ball in a glass bowl on a table.
  • Transfer the dough to the counter. Lightly sprinkle with flour (if needed) and knead for a minute.
  • Place the ball of dough in a clean, greased bowl. Cover with a towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
    a loaf of bread in a glass baking dish.
  • Place the dough on the counter and sprinkle with flour.
  • Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces (about 97 grams per piece) and form them into balls.
  • Place the balls on a lined baking sheet, and gently press down on the balls to flatten them.
    six dough balls on a baking sheet.
  • Cover with a dish towel and let the dough rise for another hour until doubled in size.
    bread rolls on a baking sheet with a towel on top.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Whisk together the second egg and 2 tablespoons of water.
    2 tablespoons water
  • Brush the egg wash over the buns and sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top.
    1 tablespoon sesame seeds
    a brush is used to brush butter on a baking sheet.
  • Bake the buns for 15-17 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
    sesame buns on a baking sheet.

Notes

  • Measure your dry ingredients using the spoon-and-level method to prevent dry buns.
  • You can use active dried yeast in this recipe, but the buns may take longer to rise.
  • For chewier buns, swap some (or all) of the all-purpose flour for bread flour.
  • If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can knead the dough by hand for about 10 minutes.
Storage: Store homemade hamburger buns in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bun | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 459mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 3mg