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Homemade Hamburger Buns

Homemade Hamburger Buns

Yield: 8 servings
Prep: 2 hours 20 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 2 hours 40 minutes
THE BEST buns ever! So soft, pillowy and airy, perfect for any sandwich. You’ll never want store-bought ever again!
4.9 stars (83 ratings)

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup warm water, 100-110 degrees F
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature, divided
  • 3 ¼ cups all purpose flour, divided
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Combine water, sugar and yeast in a small bowl; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with dough hook attachment, beat the water mixture, butter, 1 egg, 2 cups flour and salt on medium-low speed until a smooth batter forms, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Gradually add remaining 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft, smooth ball of dough is formed. The dough should feel elastic and slightly tacky to the touch. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 3 minutes.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl or coat with nonstick spray; place dough in bowl, turning to coat. Cover with a clean dishtowel and let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Gently deflate dough by punching down. Working on a lightly floured surface, divide into 8 equal pieces, weighing the pieces as needed; shape each piece into a smooth ball.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place rolls onto the prepared baking sheet; flatten each ball to 3 inches. Cover with a clean dishtowel and let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together remaining egg and milk. Brush tops of dough with egg mixture; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Place into oven and bake until golden brown, about 15-18 minutes.