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Homemade Light and Fluffy Hamburger Buns Recipe

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These Homemade Hamburger Buns are light, fluffy, and perfect for your next burger night. Made from scratch with simple ingredients, these buns have a tender crumb and a beautiful golden crust topped with sesame seeds. The step-by-step process ensures a soft, elastic dough that’s easy to work with and results in bakery-quality buns your family will love.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 hamburger buns

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup warm water (100-110 degrees F)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature, divided)
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour (divided)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt

Topping

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: Combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast in a small bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Mix Initial Dough: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment, combine the yeast mixture, butter, 1 egg, 2 cups of flour, and salt. Beat on medium-low speed until a smooth batter forms, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add Remaining Flour: Gradually add the remaining 1 1/4 cups flour, half a cup at a time, continuing to mix until the dough forms a soft, smooth ball that feels elastic and slightly tacky. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat for an additional 3 minutes to develop the dough.
  4. First Rise: Lightly oil a large bowl or coat it with nonstick spray. Place the dough inside, turning it to coat all sides. Cover the bowl with a clean dishtowel and let the dough rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size, approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  5. Deflate Dough: Gently punch down the risen dough to release the trapped air.
  6. Shape Buns: On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into 8 equal pieces, weighing them if necessary to ensure even size. Shape each piece into a smooth ball.
  7. Prepare for Second Rise: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the dough balls onto it. Flatten each ball to about 3 inches in diameter. Cover them with a clean dishtowel and let rise again in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  8. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) while the buns are undergoing their second rise.
  9. Egg Wash and Toppings: In a small bowl, whisk the remaining egg with the milk. Brush this mixture evenly over the tops of the buns and sprinkle with sesame seeds to add a beautiful glaze and texture.
  10. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown on top.

Notes

  • Ensure the water is warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Kneading the dough properly helps develop the gluten, which gives the buns their soft texture.
  • Use room temperature eggs and butter for better integration into the dough.
  • If you don’t have an electric mixer, you can knead the dough by hand for about 8-10 minutes.
  • Allowing the buns to rise fully before baking is key to achieving their fluffy texture.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/homemade-light-and-fluffy-hamburger-buns-recipe/